100 PBINCIPLES OF TETEEINAET SUBGEBY 



What two varieties of myomata are recognised ? 



1. Composed of striated muscle elements — rhabdomyoma, 

 TvMch is very rare. 



2. Composed of non-striated muscle cells — leiomyoma. 



NoMie the seats of predilection. 



As a rule, the internal organs, bladder, stomach, uterus, 

 intestines, testicles, ovaries, kidneys. 



Are they of practical interest ? 



Hardly, as they are exceedingly difficult to diagnose, and 

 beyond reach as to treatment. 



What is the treatment of myomata ? 



The internal use of ergot may be tried. 



Nerve Tumors — Neuromata. 



What is a neuroma ? 



A new-growth composed of nerve fibres. 



What two forms of nev/romata are recognized ? 

 (1) True neuroma ; (3) false neuroma. 



What is a true neuroma 9 



It is a neoplasm made up of either myelinic or amyelinic 

 nerve fibres, rarely if ever seen in animals. 



What are myelinic and what are amyelinic nerve fibres 9 



The former have myeline within their sheath ; the latter 

 have not. 



What is a false neuroma 9 



It is a mixed tumor, being either a neurofibroma or myxo- 

 fibroma developing from the nerve sheath. 



