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Rectum - Cancer

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    Diseased colon in a 43-year old man with cancer of rectum: showing projecting fungus-like mass of swollen, hypertrophied, tumorous membrane. Watercolour by Barbara E. Nicholson, 1949.

    Nicholson, Barbara | Date: 1949 | Reference: 33019i
    Part of: Barbara Nicholson medical illustration collection.
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    Suspected bowel cancer in an 80-year old woman: papillary of rectum, section of portion removed. Watercolour by Barbara E. Nicholson, 1954.

    Nicholson, Barbara | Date: 1954 | Reference: 35225i
    Part of: Barbara Nicholson medical illustration collection.
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    Sudden onset of ischaemia in a female patient with mesenteric thrombosis and bowel cancer: sketch of legs, anterior view, showing gross blue discolouration and swelling. Watercolour by Barbara E. Nicholson, 1952.

    Nicholson, Barbara | Date: 1952 | Reference: 34504i
    Part of: Barbara Nicholson medical illustration collection.
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