FUNGOID DISKASE OF THE TESTICLE. 
[VVe have already said that we do not hold ourselves account¬ 
able for the accuracy either of the theory or practice of the cases 
that are recorded in our Journal. Nothing is here stated of the 
method by which the first, the indispensable step towards a 
cure—the closing of the opening—was accomplished ; whether 
by engorgement of the surrounding tissue artificially produced, 
or by that clot of coagulated synovia which the practitioner 
so rejoices to see, and so carefully cherishes. We certainly enter 
our decided protest against the condemnation of those who re¬ 
gard wounds penetrating into the joints as cases of a serious 
character.—Y.] 
FUNGOID DISEASE OF THE TESTICLE. 
By a Student. 
I HAVE just now a case that rather puzzles me. A valuable 
stallion was shewn to me some time since, having one of his 
testicles very much enlarged. The proprietor told me that the 
enlargement had appeared suddenly. I naturally supposed that 
it had been hurt or injured, and .ordered warm fomentations, 
and the suspending of the testicle in a warm woollen-padded 
sling, and a dose of physic now and then. This plan of treat¬ 
ment has been pursued for three weeks, with no apparent bene¬ 
fit. About eight days ago, I learned that the testicle had been 
observed to be gradually increasing in size for some months past, 
which makes me now suspect that some specific disease exists 
in that gland ; but I will give the present symptoms of the case. 
The aspect of the scrotum is globular; rather flattened next 
the thigh : it appear bluish externally. I can feel distinctly the 
gland in every part enlarged ; not very hard, but yielding to the 
finger, and not painful, unless roughly handled : the epidydymis 
is distinct, and also enlarged proportionally, as is likewise the 
cord. I feel no irregularities upon the surface of the testicle, nor 
do I think there is any water of consequence in the tunica 
vaginalis. 
What is this, or what will it be ? Is it fungoid disease, or 
scirrhous, or what? I shall be happy to have your opinion as 
to its nature and treatment, as I am not aware of its being 
noticed in works on farriery. Will it be of any advantage to 
cover a few mares? If it arises from congestion of semen, this 
may have some effect. Any thing will be tried that you may 
kindly suggest, and I will let you know the result. 
