histiocytoma??? (is it possible for a histiocytoma to develop on the ear?)

I have been grooming my Rosie, when I brushed her ears she cried. When I looked she has a small lump, which is tender to touch and because I hadn't noticed it before I think I may have caught it with the brush as it was bleeding slightly.

I've had a look back through the forum and found a few posts on Hisitocytomas? Is it possible to get this on the ears?

I will try and get a photo later, plus I will be booking an appointment with the vet for sure.

Hi CC, yes, it is possible to get them on the ears.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histiocytoma_(dog)

This is the best I could get of it, it's smaller than a 5p but still looks sore, plus she does scratch it quite a bit. It's also wet because I just bathed it with hibiscrub.

Hiya
Murphy had one on his bum a couple of years ago and my mates dobe had one on his leg at the same time -The vet removed it and sent it for testing and it was fine -he reckons they are very common and mostly harmless

Let's hope so, fingers, toes and paws crossed.

As you know, Teagan has had 2 within 6 months (both on her feet), and they have been removed at my request, and healed fine

Good luck at the vets!

Thanks Hevvur

Hi CC poor Rosie that looks nasty..defiantly one for the vet I would say just to be on the safe side.

ow!!!! that looks painful, good luck at the vets!

Hi CC, how is Rosie's ear?