Catalogue of the Hunterian collection in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

  • Royal College of Surgeons in London. Museum
Date:
1830-1831
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Credit: Catalogue of the Hunterian collection in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    150. The calvaria of a gentleman, to show ulceration from pressure arising from disease in the bone. The disease appears to have originated on the in- side, and in several places it has extended through both tables, to the external surface of the skull. On opening the body many other bones were found in the same condition; where, in place of the bone that was removed, there was found a curdy substance.” 151. A portion of rib from the same individual, ulcerated from the same cause. The ulceration had begun in the centre, and made its progress through the two sides; in one of which it has left a large opening. 152. The lower part of the humerus of the same individual, which was so far destroyed by ulceration as to break, just before death, by the motion of the arm. There being no disposition for the ossific process on the out- side, was the cause of the bone giving way. 153. The upper portion of the right femur of a dignitary of the Church, which broke while turning in bed, of which he soon died; and on examination there was found a curdy matter with recently extravasated blood. Ulceration had begun in the centre of the bone, and continued until it was only a thin shell, and in some places it had gone quite through. There was very little disposition for the ossific process on the outside. 154. A section of the humerus of an ox, which contained in its medullary cavity an incysted, glossy, hydatid-like tumour. [No. 527 Pathological Prepa- ration in Spirit is the counterpart of this bone, containing the cyst.] 3. Ulceration on the Surface of Bone. 155. A skull, on the surface of which are several superficial ulcerations. The bones are of considerable density, with scarcely any appearance of diploe. 156. A calvaria, ulcerated in circular spots. The ulceration has in one part penetrated through both tables, leaving an aperture much resembling that produced by the crown of a trephine, but smaller. 157- A tibia, to show absorption of its surface in consequence of ulceration; accompanied by inflammation and ossification of the periosteum. 4. Ulceration in the Substance of Bone. 158. A natural skeleton of the trunk of a child, showing ulceration of the bodies
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