| HISTIOCYTOMA | |
| Description | Histiocytomas are rare in cats, goats, cattle, and horses, but common in dogs. Lesions are often solitary. They are usually small, dome- or button-shaped, well-circumscribed lesions that can grow rapidly and become ulcerated. |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline, Caprine |
| Signs | Alopecia, Forelimb swelling, Head, face, ears, jaw, nose, nasal, swelling, Hindlimb swelling, Neck swelling, Skin crusts, Skin scales, Skin ulcer, Swelling mass penis, prepuce, testes, scrotum, Swelling skin or subcutaneous, Swelling, mass external abdomen, Thoracic swelling |
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