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is easy, and is performed like that of denignant neoplasms; if the 
whole of the invaded tissues are removed, cicatrization takes place 
regularly. Some months ago we removed from the shoulder an old 
enormous mycofibroma, having many fistulee which poured out a quan- 
tity of yellowish-white pus somewhat consistent and granular ; the 
wound was closed in twenty days without any later interference be- 
ing necessary. For the botryomycoma of the tail, the amputation 
must be made above the growth. The removal of the “champignon” 
Fig. 53——Discomyces equi. (Gr. 160 P.) 
is an operation of daily practice. (See Zestcle and Cord.) But sometimes 
in cases of long standing the tumor cannot be operated upon, since the 
mycosic phlegmasia propagated along the testicular cord has reached, or 
gone beyond, the superior inguinal canal. 
Thomassen, in several serious cases, has used with success iodide of 
potassium internally and tincture of iodine locally externally. The iodide 
was given in 10 or 15 gram doses a day, with two or three injections of 
the tincture into the fistulous tracts. This treatment may be useful, but 
it is slow in its action and not positive in its results. If it has given us 
partly successful cases, we have often’ used it for “champignon” and 
cutaneous mycofibrome without the slightest benefit.’ 
We will resume the treatment of botryomycosis as follows: In all cases 
where the tumor justifies surgical interference, remove it at once ; if the 
operation is impracticable or dangerous, try, for a few weeks, iodide of 
1 We have had several occasions to use this treatment on horses brought to the 
clinics of the American Veterinary College, and have generally obtained ex- 
cellent results with it. (Translator, ) 
