SA RCOCELE Wein ocipt, flesh, and trialoa a tumour) is the name of a disease by which the testi Je becomes altered from its natural structure and converted into a hard lesh-like substance. The term however is of such general import, tb t` ere are few diseases of the testicle which may not be included under it ; accordingly the older writers called all indurations and enlargements of this organ sareoceles, whether they were of a benign or of a malignant nature. In modern phraseology the tom ie restricted to certain chronic) enlargements and indurationa of the body of the testis, of a perfectly benignant character, but incon venient on account of their size and weight. These swellings may continue for years without undergoing any visible change, or a sudden increase in their bulk may arise, and the testicle be converted into a painful, ulcerated, and incurable mass of disease. Sarcocele may be distinguished from hydrocele, the disease,which most nearly resembles it, by its hardness, weight, and want of transparency; but occasionally the two diseases are met with together, and this compound affection is called hydrosarcocele. With respect to the treatment of sarcocele,
various and rather opposite remedies have at times proved successfuL When the enlargement is accompanied by pain or any degree of inflam mation, leeches, hot fomentations, and poultices applied externally, with the administration of an emetic, and the adoption of a general antiphlogistic regimen, would seem to be indicated. When the disease is altogether chronic, stimulating lotions, liniments, or ointments may be applied to the swelling. In either case, the use of a suspensory bandage, or bag truss for the support of the part should not be neglected. If these means fail in arresting the progress of the disease, extirpation of the gland must be had recourse to.