My dog has a purple lump. Could it be a recurring tumor or cancer?

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I have a boxer with a skin tag/lump the size of a nipple. It is purple in color. He has had mct and surgery to remove at spca but not margins on pathology. The mct was in scrotum. This new spot is by penis on abdomin. Could this be cells that weren't removed from surgery? Should I check with vet? This has grown within 2 months. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 72 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. From the picture, I would suspect this to be one of two things as first suspicion. A hemangioma (benign cutaneous mass) or a hemangiosarcoma (malignant mass). Most of the time, the hemangioma will turn into a hemangiosarcoma if not removed. I would have this looked at because the sooner you remove this the better. This could also be a different type of mass but this is my suspicion. Until further testing is performed, it is difficult to say 100% what this could be. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

My dog has a purple lump. Could it be a recurring tumor or cancer?

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