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orchitis and may be due to the same causes as 

 orchitis, enumerated above. > 



They are treated by incision, drainage, and the 

 usual antiseptic measures. In some cases castration 

 is the only satisfactory means of dealing with sup- 

 purative conditions of these parts. 



Tumors of the Testicles and Scrotum 



The neoplasms commonly affecting the scrotum 

 and testicles are carcinoma and sarcoma. They are 

 best treated by castration, removing the entire 

 scrotum if necessary. 



