Malignant melanoma (cancer) in axolotls reference picture

[Raging axolotl]

I had an axolotl diagnosed with malignant melanoma (cancer) by a vet who did a cytology test and another test on the growth. I wanted to post reference photos for axolotl owners. I am going to try surgery ( the vet of course) but this is too valuable off a resource to keep to myself. The first picture was taken in March and the second in May. I'm bring him to surgery on 5/20 lets hope it helps!

 

[LSuzuki]

Thank you for posting - this is a great reference for the future.

Best of luck. I hope he pulls through! :happy:

 

[Cliygh and Mia]

Hope the surgery is successful!

 

[Bette]

Yes, best wishes! Keep us updated.

 

[tammyaxie]

Best wishes and good looking out!

 

[AG9]

Best of luck to both of you! Do let us know how he does!

 

[Raging axolotl]

Update:he had a successful surgery, but 3 hours later the anesthesia hit him hard. Here's a picture of them with a Doppler heart moniter, oxygen and some wraps to help with moisture. They did record the surgery for me so I will post it once they send it.

 

[Danilugosi]

The things we do for our babies! I hope all is well. Id really like to see the video as I believe it would be interesting.


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[tammyaxie]

Awesome. I'm glad!

 

[Raging axolotl]

Sadly he did not make it. I was dumb and didn't ask for the toxicology or pathology reports to be done to know for certain what the cause of death was. I'm sorry I lost this valuable data.... I will post the surgery as soon as I get the video sent to me.

 

[ChristineB]

I'm sorry to hear he didn't make it.