Weird Lumps on Underside of Bearded Dragon?

[Lookout&Leura]

Hi all,

I am new to bearded dragon forums but not to the lizards themselves (I have Lookout, a 10.5 yr/o Male and Leura, a 5.5 yr/o Female). Anyway, this post is about Lookout.

Just yesterday I noticed hard lumps on his lower right abdomen. There are two, connected. The whole mass is an inch long and seems bound to the skin (in other words, you can't move it). He doesn't seem irritated at all by it (no change in behavior, feeding, and doesn't even mind if I touch it).

What do you guys think this is, and what should I do about it? Admittedly I am starting to get a bit worried given his age...

 

[BeardedHippy]

Hi, it does look nasty. As it doesnt move there is a good chance it could be a tumor, but that is just a guess. The only way to be sure is to have a biopsy done at your vets. Sorry I cant be more help

 

[Hdrydr31]

Welcome to the forum..I would have to agree about possible tumor now is it a fatty tumor or a not so nice tumor that's another question. And with his age it is more likely for a tumor.. A vet check would be my suggestion, please keep us posted

 

[PatsyB]

I agree with the others. Set up a vet visit and go from there.

 

[Lookout&Leura]

Thank you all. I will try to schedule a visit soon.

 

[Lookout&Leura]

To keep you guys updated: We're going to the vet tomorrow at 9:30. Wish him the best!

 

[Lookout&Leura]

Okay, I just got back from the vet (45 min. away but TOTALLY worth it since this place ONLY sees exotics!)

General Check-up stuff: He's doing well, only thing to mention is a little bit of muscle loss (which is unavoidable given that he's almost 11)

As for the lump:
Got a biopsy, results will come between Mon and Wed.

Lookout got PISSED!! The last time I saw him that angry was 8 YEARS ago... At least it made his color pop out (he's a beautiful sandfire!)

First picture is at the start of the visit, second two are after!

 

[Hdrydr31]

OOOOHHHHH my he is PISSED poor fella but it is for his own good to get it all checked out especially with our older dragons.. I'm glad that they got a biopsy of the lumps and I will keep my fingers crossed that they are nothing to worry about...
Otherwise glad the visit went well!

 

[Lookout&Leura]

He took a long nap until 12:30pm and ever since then he's been normal.

 

[PatsyB]

Poor baby glad he's back to normal now. Let us know what they say about the lump.

 

[Lookout&Leura]

Guys,

I've got news. It's cancer. Spindle Cell Sarcoma to be exact (actually quite a rare cancer). Given how old he is bloodwork will have to be done to see if he can even survive the surgery. If so, they'll have to see if it's metastasized yet, and if so...
There's nothing we can do.
If it HASN'T metastasized yet...
then it could be removed by surgery.

Wish Lookie the best!

 

[Aerries]

Guys,

I've got news. It's cancer. Spindle Cell Sarcoma to be exact (actually quite a rare cancer). Given how old he is bloodwork will have to be done to see if he can even survive the surgery. If so, they'll have to see if it's metastasized yet, and if so...
There's nothing we can do.
If it HASN'T metastasized yet...
then it could be removed by surgery.

Wish Lookie the best!

I’m so sorry, I hope things turn around, gotta keep in mind the quality of life. Poor little guy, my thoughts are with you guys!


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[Hdrydr31]

Guys,

I've got news. It's cancer. Spindle Cell Sarcoma to be exact (actually quite a rare cancer). Given how old he is bloodwork will have to be done to see if he can even survive the surgery. If so, they'll have to see if it's metastasized yet, and if so...
There's nothing we can do.
If it HASN'T metastasized yet...
then it could be removed by surgery.

Wish Lookie the best!

Oh CRAP!! I'm soo sorry about that news I was really hoping that it was fatty tumors but with his age that's always a possibility.. I will keep my fingers crossed that it has NOT metastasized...

 

[PatsyB]

I'm so sorry, I thought I replied to this the other day

*Hugs* I know that this isn't the news that you wanted to hear. I hope it's not metastasized and you will get to have some more time with him. Like Aerries said, before considering surgery, weigh all the pros and cons and think about what his quality of life will be after the surgery.

Enjoy all the time you have with him.

 

[Lookout&Leura]

Yes, thank you all so much. It is really tough...

Life without him is almost unimaginable (he's lived in my room for the past 11 years!) so that almost every morning the first thing I see is him... I can't even think of when that won't be the case...

Yes, and a major factor will be the results of bloodwork. Unfortunately, he might be too old/weak to even have surgery. I think the vets said he'll have another 3 months with us before he passes on (as luckily his cancer is slow growing).

I'm just trying to help him enjoy this spring!!!