Guest kjml2004 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hi. My 8yr old male retired racer has an enlarged lymph node just behind his right upper leg (the vet refers to the area as his armpit). We had it aspirated when we first found it and it came back as lymph node. The vet was not concerned and told us to come back if it got larger or if the dog seemed sick in any way. A month later, it is certainly larger and we just had it aspirated again in two different spots. Both came back as lymph node. He is not showing any signs of illness and is eating, walking, sleeping just as normal. He is laying on that side and does not seem to be affected by it at all. We are going in for blood work next week to see if we can determine the reason for the swelling. The vet is not specialized in greyhounds and I am trying to find out if there is something specific to the breed I should inform him of. Any info is appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would be concerned it is Lymphoma or that your hound has some other infection going on that is causing the lymph nodes to become enlarged. I would check for a TBD. My Sheana had enlarged lymph nodes due to fighting a TBD and antibiotics took care of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kjml2004 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thank you for the reply! I am sorry for the loss of your precious Bill. He looks like my Lance. What is a TBD? Is that Tick-Borne Disease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Yes it is a Tick Borne Disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 About TBD: https://sites.google.com/site/tickbornediseaseindogs/ https://sites.google.com/site/tickbornediseaseindogs/tbd-ref http://www.greythealth.com/ehrlichia.html Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 are other lymph nodes impacted? there are some under the ears at the jawline and at the 'inner-thigh' area ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kjml2004 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks macoduck for the links! I will be sure to learn more before our vet appt Monday. juliemac, no other lymph nodes are enlarged thankfully. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Can you have the lymph node slides be sent to OSU for a 2nd opinion. It is not a question of if it is a lymph node but if it is benign or malignant (ie cancer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 If just one node is enlarged it's less "scary". Does your hound have a chronic infection in that foot or toes? You may need to biopsy the node to receive a diagnosis--aspirates can only tell you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 A month later, it is certainly larger and we just had it aspirated again in two different spots. Both came back as lymph node. Were the aspirates submitted to a pathologist or read in-clinic by your own vet? Were the cells in the lymph node normal or reactive? With only 1 lymph node affected, I would check the associated leg/foot very carefully for any abnormalities - skin infections, lumps or growths etc. Make sure you check between the toes and under the foot, as well as all the way up the leg. Any new updates? Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kjml2004 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thank you all for your suggestions and concerns. After some further tests this week that came back unconclusive I have opted to have it removed. He will be going in Tues am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thank you all for your suggestions and concerns. After some further tests this week that came back unconclusive I have opted to have it removed. He will be going in Tues am. Keep us posted! Might consider having your hounds teeth cleaned at the same time while he's under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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