Guest SusanP Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 We found a lump below Zippy's elbow tonite--it's about 2 finger-widths below the elbow and looks just like a second elbow, but it's springier, though very firm. I don't think it's attached to the bone--I can wiggle it around some. But it's not that small. I don't think it's a hygroma, since it isn't right on the elbow. Luckily, she has an appt for her heartworm test at the vet's tomorrow, so I can have them look at it. I worry because just over a year ago, she had a small cartlidge cancer tumor removed from her groin. She's 10. Anyone ever see anything like this and what was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sighthound Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Pray the vet finds it is nothing and can just remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 One grasping-at-straws thought: Could the bursa be down that low below the elbow joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Susan, that sounds exactly like the lump Foxy had removed just before her 10th birthday. She had hemangiopericytoma, a malignant, but rarely metastisizing cancer. Have your vet do a fine needle aspirate to see what is there. If you want I can call you I have unlimitted long distance. Just PM me. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks, Foxysmom. I know they will aspirate it. I'm worried about the tumor and I'm also just worried about having more surgery for her--In the last year, she's already had surgery 3 times (two growths (one malignant) and a broken tooth) and now it seems likely again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Our thoughts are with you and Zippy today on your vet visit. Hoping it's not serious and can be removed. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thinking of you both and sending lots of prayers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'll be thinking of Zippy and sending her " it's nothing to worry about" prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well, they did the needle aspirate and can't quite figure out what's up, so they want to take another one later today and send it out to a lab. The vet said something about different sized cells, round cells, and white blood cells, but they don't think there is an actual infection there. So in hopes that she doesn't really need surgery again, we're going to do the lab route first. I hope waiting long enough to get results (by week's end) isn't risky. Maybe I should just schedule surgery at the same time and cancel it if the lab is sure it's nothing dangerous. Or would I be smarter to just get it taken off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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