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I have a 5yr old male Cheasapeak Retriever who has developed a pink spike like growth near his left elbow. the base of the growth looks like a clear cyst, but most of the lesion is subcutaneous. He has begun to limp when he first stands up, but can run up and down the yard when he's outside. I think this is a hygroma, and would like to know more about it. Is it dangerous? I can e-mail a picture if you wish.
Dr.Eleanor Ford (Dermatologist)

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Age: 5; Male; Breed: Cheasepeak Retriever

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It had an area of drainage over the weekend so the vet put him on Keflex, and the drainage had stopped.The vet didn't know what the growth was.

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It might be a hygroma but I'd have it biopsied to make sure of what it is. Draining it if its a hygroma can help.
He's a little old for it to be a histiocytoma (a self resolving tumor similar to a wart) but its still possible that is it too.
You can check those out here to see if that seems like it
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_histiocytoma.html
If your vet doesn't know what it is you may want a referral to a veterinary dermatologist to work on the problem.
This site has a good list of skin issues in dogs causing lumps and bumps etc
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1638&articleid=424
Hope this helps you!

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