Observations on neuroma : with cases and histories of the disease / by William Wood.

  • Wood, William, 1783-1858.
Date:
[1828?]
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Credit: Observations on neuroma : with cases and histories of the disease / by William Wood. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Soemmering lias, with great appearance of truth, attributed these pains to the existence of the small tubercles above described. It has been asked, how- ever, by Descot, whether they may not arise from the fibrous cord observed by Breschet, running from the tubercle to the cellular tissue of the cica- trix. In regard to the treatment of Neuroma, it has been satisfactorily ascertained, that when the tu- mour is formed, it goes on increasing in size ; and generally gives rise to increased suffering, in spite of any remedies, either general or local, which can be employed, and that these sufferings hardly admit of alleviation by medicine. It is highly desirable, therefore, that an operation should be had recourse to, as soon as the real nature of the disease has been ascertained; as all the circum- stances are much more favourable for the accom- plishment of a perfect cure when the tumour is small in size, and has formed no extensive connex- ions with the surrounding parts, than afterwards. A difficulty is occasionally experienced in deter- mining upon the nature of the operation which -should be had recourse to; as, in some cases, it has been found possible to remove the tumour alone, after being dissected out of its cyst; in others it has been found necessary to remove the tumour along with the cyst, by the division of the affected nerve, above and below the diseased part; and occasionally amputation has been required. This point must be determined very much by the situation and size of