The phrase “one look is worth a thousand words” is attributed to Frederick R. Barnard. Link. Elizabeth R. May, DVM, DACVD, presents an image gallery of skin masses that proves the old idiom, “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” She prefaces her comments with the following:
Although most skin tumors encountered in veterinary patients are benign, malignant tumor types do occur. Because many are erythematous and pruritic, they can be easily confused with commonly diagnosed pruritic conditions (eg, scabies, allergic disease). The following tumors are commonly misdiagnosed based on their gross appearance.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, January 2018. Link.
INSIGHTS: Skin issues consistently rank in the top 10 reasons pet owners seek veterinary care. Link.