Any idea what this lump is?

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dspch911

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This is on GMC's inside thigh, it doesn't appear to be a cyst or abscess, but of course I could be wrong. It seems like a red bubble that wants to burst. I can feel all around it and its hard and round. We noticed it over the weekend.

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I don't want to pop it since I'm afraid of what is in it and he doesn't like us touching it. I suppose its another vet appointment, but we'll need to pick up Popper anyway...
 
That does look a bit like lispaz's adira's lump. That looks like it might be a growing tumour. Malignant I think. :(

If your referring to the two tumors and then the open incision - this is definitely not muscle showing. Its almost like a shiny red marble. It seems to have just appeared out of no where. This has me thinking though that maybe this is connected to his lung issues - perhaps he has something going on there other than what we suspect (lung abscesses) and maybe this is a metastasis or vice versa. I'm also concern if an amputation is necessary how he will be able to function - I have seen rats that function just fine, but I don't believe any of them have had the back leg removed. Also, if surgery is necessary how will his lung handle the procedure. I know I'm jumping way ahead of myself, but I have to have these questions ready for the vet.

EDIT: I googled rear leg amputation in a rat and first thing listed was Sven, Jorats was he yours? That is very encouraging.
 
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