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len. By rectal exploration the presence of several large 
arcl masses was discovered in the peritoneal cavity. Judg- 
lg from the conditions presented, I expressed the opinion 
lat the horse was suffering from tuberculosis, and that he 
r ould probably die in the course of a few days. The 
orse died on the 3d of April. 
Autopsy. — This revealed the presence of several gallons 
f ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity, with 9 or 10 enor- 
ious tumors, the largest of which weighed about 60 lbs. All 
le mesenteric, and other intra-abdominal lymphatic glands, 
r ere much enlarged. The liver was cirrhotic ; the intestines, 
deen, lungs and kidneys healthy. Microscopic examination 
lowed that the new growths had an adenomatous structure. 
CASE II.—SARCOMA. 
Subject.— An aged Clydesdale gelding. 
History.— In February, 1891, a slight swelling was ob- 
:rved over the region of the left hip joint, but as there was 
3 lameness, professional assistance was not sought. 
The case first came under the observation of Messrs. Reid, 
■ Auchtermuchty, on the 17th September, when the horse 
-esented the following symptoms : The near hind leg was 
most powerless, the position assumed being similar to that 
stifle lameness. There was some tumefaction over the 
gion of the hip joint, but no tenderness on pressure. On 
e supposition that fracture of the upper part of the femur 
of the pelvis existed, a careful examination, both exter- 
illy and per rectum, was made with the object of localizing 
e fracture, but no evidence of the existence of such an in- 
ry could be obtained. It was observed that the animal 
mid extend the leg and even rub it against its fellow. A 
gh degree of fever existed ; the appetite was partially in 
ueyance, and thirst great. 
The horse was placed in slings, and hot fomentations with 
emulating liniment were applied to the swollen parts. 
Daily visits were paid until the 2d of October, and dur- 
g the period intervening between the 17th September and 
is date the swelling had increased enormously, ultimately 
