It is very much enlarged, and the yellowish cheesy masses which represent tissue undergoing tuberculous changes are well shown on the cut surface.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The lower figure illustrates in section a mass of tubercles which have undergone cheesy degeneration, and some of which are surrounded by dense connective tissue.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
At times, however, when the tubercles have broken down and cavities containing cheesy masses have formed in the lung tissue, or when the air tubes have become filled with cheesy and mucous masses, coughing will dislodge them and cause their discharge.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler