TUMORS. 



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mules. Se\eral cases of dense tissue growths in the withers 

 of horses have been observed. These animals when presented ap- 

 peared to be atTected with chronic inflammation of the subcutan- 

 eous tissue or deeper structures. Most of the ab()\'e cases were 

 clinicalh- diagnosed as fistulous withers and an operation recom- 

 mended. The operation usually consisted of dissecting away 

 the dense masses of tissue. Tlie ca.ses were usually returned in 



Fis. 168.— .4 so called Brape sarcoma from uterus of a cow. 



