Treatment

Excision, cauterization, potential caustics, whcllier alkaline or acid, when of sufficient power to rapidly destroy the tumor, are almost invariably followed by relapse and often in an aggravated form. Relief sometimes follows scarifications followed by the application of acetic acid. The operation should be performed a number of times, according to the size, etc., of the tumor. In cases of excessive keloidal growth, excision may be employed as a means of temporary relief.

Several cases are recorded where electricity has been employed with excellent results.

Fluoric acid is the principal internal remedy, and the next is Graphites. Nitric acid and Sahina are occasionally indicated.

Dr. Neatly reports a number of cases as cured by the persistent use of Silicea for a few months.