Rabbit cysts

Re: Rabbit cysts

Luciano Nebiante PGCertSAS — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:01:54 GMT

I'll post the result of dipstick next week, just as a curiosity!

Re: Rabbit cysts

Richard Fox — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:36:18 GMT

Not really but narrows it down a bit - either a cystic tumour (aporcine), seroma - I have never readily seen large parasitic cysts in the skin in my experience but that is limited in rabbits?

Re: Rabbit cysts

Luciano Nebiante PGCertSAS — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:36:43 GMT

Hi Richard,

for some reasons I'm starting to think that it could be a parasitic cyst.

I'm actually seeing the rabbit next week, and will offer the O the options of FNA, or surgically remove/hysto.

The fluids I have drained was clear yellow, and I did urine dipstick on it. Do you think that could give an indication?

Cheers,

Luciano

Re: Rabbit cysts

Richard Fox — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:20:34 GMT

You could try FNA and see what the fluid looks like > cytology - rue cyst fluid is clear with only a few epithelial cells and vacuolated macrophages.

Not sure what Mark means by lymphoid cysts?

I presume that is not jt associated? They get cystic adnexal neoplasms as well like trichoepitheliomas - these would exude pasty grey/tan material if lanced?

Re: Rabbit cysts

Luciano Nebiante PGCertSAS — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:43:01 GMT

Thanks Mark. Your advise is much appreciated!

Re: Rabbit cysts

Mark Rowland — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:12:09 GMT

Hello

Rabbits can get epidermal inclusion cysts and lymphoid cysts as well as parasitic cysts.

I would surgically explore and try to remove/biopsy the cyst wall

Goodluck