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tlie liistory of*. Another I shall here transcribe from an interest- 

 ing account related to the Veterinary Medical Association by Mr. 

 Simonds, in 1839 : — 



A singular case of an ossific tumour taking its rise from the inner portion 

 of the anterior maxillary bone, between the turbinated bones, and occupying 

 the whole of the nasal cavity on that side. It owed its origin to the uneven 

 wear of the molar teeth, one of which, the second on the right, had become 

 carious. The opposing tooth soon gained upon this, from the balance of attri- 

 tion being as it were destroyed, and it was presently worn dowji to the gums. 

 The caries now rapidly spread to the alveolar cavities, involving them and 

 the bony palate in the disease. A communication was established between 

 the nasal cavity and the mouth, and from this resulted the growth of a sponge- 

 like looking ossific tumour. Strange as it may appear, the farrier who attended 

 the case said it was one of glanders, and the horse was ultimately destroyed. 

 The head was afterwards brought for my inspection and opinion. — Veterinarian 

 for 1840. 



The next is a case respecting which Mr. Dick was consulted by 

 letter, as follows : — 



A mare has been returned and declared by two veterinary surgeons to be 

 glandered. She had a cold about fourteen months ago. There seemed some 

 obstruction in the nasal passages. The membrane of the nose was redder 

 than usual ; but there was no ulceration, though at times a watery discharge. 

 What is most remarkable is, there is a constant discharge of masticated 

 food, especially when she is trotted ; pieces occasionally coming away as large 

 as ordinary (physic) balls. To clear her nostrils, she sneezes with might and 

 main, ejecting at the time the half-masticated food in all directions. After 

 such an ejection, she may be ridden all day without discharging any more. 

 When, however, allowed to stand and feed again, on starting afresh, she 

 becomes as bad as ever. In other respects she appears in perfect health, and 

 does her work well. Mr. Forbes told me that, before he sold her, he gave her 

 a ball, and thought she had swallowed it. An hour afterwards, however, as 

 she was being led out, the ball was ejected from her nostril. There is now a 

 constant discharge of watery fluid, mixed with masticated food. It falls from 

 the nostril drop by drop until she is taken out for a ride, and then she clears 

 herself of it. The submaxillary glands are not enlarged. 



To this account and appeal for advice, Mr. Dick replies : — 



The case you mention is one of those which you will recollect I used to 

 refer to in my Lectures as likely to be mistaken for glanders, but which is 

 quite distinct from that malady. It is connected with disease of some of the 

 molar teeth or the alveolar processes, or tlie velum palati. I have seen appear- 



In vol. iiof the present work, page 179. 



