My old dog has hair loss and a fluid lump near his groin. What is it?

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Desexed male 14 yr old terrier x. Losing large amounts of hair. Lump surrounded by fluid 8cmx3cm on inside of leg near groin area. Can you help tell me what this may be please? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 years and 1 month old | 22 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know for sure what it is without being able to evaluate it under the microscope. This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have his evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

My old dog has hair loss and a fluid lump near his groin. What is it?

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