NERVE TUMORS (Neuroma)

Categories: Diseases of The Nervous System

A morbid increase in the tissue-elements of the
peripheral (the external surface) nerves.



Varieties. True and False Nerve Tumors. True nerve tumors (neuromata) are

composed of nerve-fibres provided with a medullary (marrow) sheath or of

nerve tissue; false nerve tumors are composed of other structure than

nerve tissue, are usually of secondary origin, extending to the nerve from

nearby structures.

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Symptoms. The true nerve tumors may be hereditary or due to wounds or

blows and amputation. They may give rise to no symptoms, or may cause

intermittent pain. Pressure increases this pain, when the condition of the

nerve fibre is interfered with. Loss of local sensation and power may

develop. It is sometimes possible to feel the little nodular growths, and

they can be seen when they are superficial. They may give no pain, or they

may become very sensitive. They may become chronic and they are very

liable to do so. Some of them may disappear.



PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Nerve Tumor. The severe forms should be cut

out; others can be let alone.







NEURITIS (Inflammation of the Nerves. Neura-Nerves; Itis-Inflammation.