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.