rascalsmom Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Today I found a lump on my dear princess, Rascal. It feels to me like an encapsulated lipoma, so I am not about to panic. It is on the outer portion of her armpit area. Buddy's got a bunch of lipomas, but this one on Rascal seems a lot larger, about the size of a "bouncy ball" that my kids used to play with. It is easily moved around, doesn't seem to be attached to anything. I guess the size of it is what got me....I could visually *see* it, and that is how I actually found it, by seeing it. I think the plan will be to keep a close eye on it and hope nothing else develops.... Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Sounds harmless, but I'd have the vet check next time you're in anyway. Do people get these things as they age or is it just dogs? Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 When I saw the words "lump" and "Rascal", my heart stopped. The size would certainly concern you, but you seem familiar with what it might be. I haven't heard of encapsulated lipomas. Please let me know a little about them---and please tell me it's not serious! Sending some good thoughts out to you and Rascal. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I've heard them called fatty tumors--every dog I've ever had has developed them later in life, and generally they're harmless unless they're in a place that gets irritated (like under the collar)--you can generally identify them because they move freely under the skin, although I like to get a vet's opinion just in case. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I hope it's nothing. Sending prayers & good thoughts to you and Rascal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 When I saw the words "lump" and "Rascal", my heart stopped. The size would certainly concern you, but you seem familiar with what it might be. I haven't heard of encapsulated lipomas. Please let me know a little about them---and please tell me it's not serious! Sending some good thoughts out to you and Rascal. An encapsulated lipoma is basically a benign fatty tumor within a capsule. You can move it around somewhat, and can tell that it's not "attached". I don't know if they are age-related or not. Buddy, who is 11, certainly has several of them, and Rascal has a teeny tiny one, as well. This one just seemed to pop up suddenly, and it's rather large. You can bet I will be keeping an eye on it. Interestingly enough, I had a lipoma removed from my shoulder back in November. Mine was UNencapsulated, which meant that they had to remove some of the underlying tissue as well. The plastic surgeon told me that the encapsulated ones are easier to remove, since they just sort of pop out. Mine was about the size of an egg. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Sending my prayers that this is a "nothing" Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redpack Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Rascals one of my favorites too...resembles my Emissary....I have Molotov sibs too. Hoping it's harmless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Rascals one of my favorites too...resembles my Emissary....I have Molotov sibs too. Hoping it's harmless. How sweet, thank you! She is a doll. All my pups are Molotov offspring. Just cause you're so nice, a gratuitous Rascal picture, with her daddy and sister Emily... Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Aawww great picture Sending good thoughts and keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out to be nothing to worry about. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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