The location of the tumor at its commencement is important, as, for instance, in diagnosing between lipoma and carcinoma, the former being more or less movable under the skin, while a carcinoma develops in the skin.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
1. Type of various epithelial cells and associated tissues carcinoma.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Laennec was the first to give a description of carcinoma encephaloides and certain especially malignant forms of cancers.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh