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Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 70 lbs
My NEUTERED 7 yr old pitbull has a mass on his scrotum. It's about the size of a peanut m&m. It's soft, moveable, kind of red and fleshy in color, although I can see blood vessels in it. It has grown since I first noticed it, but seems to be staying same size now. Doesn't bother him. Is this a fatty tumor?
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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on April 11th, 2018
Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could be a fatty tumor. It is not possible to know what a growth is just by looking at it and a test is needed. 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 him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!
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