Oesophagus with leukoplakia and oesophagitis

Object numberGC.15146
TitleOesophagus with leukoplakia and oesophagitis
DescriptionLower half of oesophagus. The mucosa is superficially ulcerated and presents an appearance of generalised congestion with patches of surviving epthelium which are abnormally thick, white and opaque ('leukoplakia').
Clinical details and post mortem results in gc notes.
Production placeWestern General Hospital, Edinburgh
Production date Precise 1960-03-03 - 1960-03-03
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameOESOPHAGUS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 6.2 cm
Width: 10.9 cm
Depth: 5.2 cm