On a form of bronchitis (simulating phthisis) which is peculiar to certain branches of the potting trade : a graduation thesis to which was awarded the gold medal of the University of Edinburgh, August 2, 1864 / by Charles Parsons.

  • Parsons, Charles
Date:
1864
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Credit: On a form of bronchitis (simulating phthisis) which is peculiar to certain branches of the potting trade : a graduation thesis to which was awarded the gold medal of the University of Edinburgh, August 2, 1864 / by Charles Parsons. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    these, giving tlicm a mottled look. No cavity to l)c foimd, except in some places in centres of calcified masses, where cretification has not proceeded so far as in others, and substance breaks down when cut into. These masses exist scattered thi-oughout the lung, both at anterior when cut into, and also at base. They ap pear to be encapsuled with firmer fibrous substance than rest of lung, but cannot be enucleated. They are intensely black in colour, and stand above level of cut surface, and are strongly resistent to the Imife. Wholt^ appearance of lung very black, even in emphysematous spots. Bronchi are highly nigrated. No ulceration any- where, even in finest divisions. Black striae on pulmo- nary pleura, wherever it is not adherent to costal pleura. Bronchial glands at root of lung filled with black matter. One which has softened in the centre is of the size of a walnut, and contains a matter not gritty, but of appear- ance, feel, and consistence of thick black grease. No black matter to be found in mucous membrane of bronchi even in finest divisions. Lobes of lung adherent. Eight lung less retracted at side than left, but not so emphyse- matous at anterior margin ; lobes adherent, but lung not attached to costal pleura. Exactly resembles left lung in appearance above desciibed. Liver normal size, presents nutmeg appearance with portal congestion. Is deeply stained with bile. Kidneys contracted. Left contains many cysts. Under the microscope gives increase of fibrous tissue, and fatty degeneration of epithelium. Stomach and Intestines and Brain healthy. Case 3.—Thomas Jervis of Shelton, set. 40, single, potter, admitted into North Stafibrd Infirmary ou January 8, 1861. Has suffered from winter-cough for
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