They came from Russia and practiced the
same ceremonies as the heretics there.
CHAPTER XV.
ANOMALOUS TYPES AND INSTANCES OF DISEASE.
Tumors.--In discussing tumors and similar growths no attempt will
be made to describe in detail the various types. Only the
anomalous instances or examples, curious for their size and
extent of involvement, will be mentioned. It would be a difficult
matter to decide which was the largest tumor ever reported. In
reviewing literature so many enormous growths are recorded that
but few can be given here. Some of the large cystic formations
have already been mentioned; these are among the largest tumors.
Scrotal tumors are recorded that weighed over 200 pounds; and a
limb affected with elephantiasis may attain an astonishing size.
Delamater is accredited with a report of a tumor that weighed 275
pounds, the patient only weighing 100 pounds at death. Benign
tumors will be considered first.
Pure adenoma of the breast is a rare growth. Gross was able to
collect but 18 examples; but closely allied to this condition is
what is known as diffuse hypertrophy of the breast. In some parts
of the world, particularly in India and Africa, long, dependent
breasts are signs of beauty.
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