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Lump

I have a hamster and a few months ago he got a weird, vainy lump on his right hand. It doesn't seem to bother him but I am worried. I've had him for about 1 year and I haven't changed anything on his diet or cage. What is it and is he okay?
Type of Animal
:  
Hamster
Age of Animal
:  
3
Sex of Animal
:  
Male
Breed of Animal
:  
Teddy Bear Hamster
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:  
July 12, 2009
City
:  
Portland
State/Province
:  
OR
Country
:  
USA
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At 3 years of age your hamster is a senior citizen.  There is a good chance that the lump is either due to trauma, a dermatological condition or a type of cancer, but I am only guessing.  Please take your hamster to the vet for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Only a veterinarian would be able to tell you what the cause of the lump on your hamsters hand is.  Your veterinarian could perform a biopsy of the lesion which could be examined under the microscope or sent to a pathologist for diagnosis.
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