Parotid Tumor

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      lsweeney
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      So I was horrified to find this giant tumor on this horse that I’m taking care of while they are on vacation. I thought it might be Grass Glands, but it is very hard, like a rock. I was able to get in touch with the owner, and she says that it is melanoma.

      Have they made any strides with immunology or other treatment? She says that the vets didn’t want to remove it because of the location. She has others in her mouth and on her anus, but smaller.

      The left side of her neck also looks swollen, but it may be normal for her. The left side is soft.

    • #22287
      lsweeney
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      Left side. Could just be her glands?

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      Hello Laurie,
      Little headway has been made in the treatment of melanomas since the information in the article was published. As to what the swelling on the left side is, perhaps the owner’s history will help with that, it is hard to say from just the photo. Melanomas are usually firm.
      DrO

    • #22309
      lsweeney
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      OK Her vet determined that it was just her normal glands. Thank you!

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