Colon showing a glandular carcinoma

Object numberGC.14672
TitleColon showing a glandular carcinoma
DescriptionColon showing a glandular carcinoma, from a male subject.
Caecum, ascending colon, ileum and appendix. There is a large carcinoma at the hepatic flexure which has caused a marked narrowing of the lumen, with associated dilatation of the caecum. The tumour has grown through the wall of the gut into the surrounding tissue. there is a very marked staining of the mucosa proximal to the tumour
Production placeWestern General Hospital, Edinburgh
Production date Precise 1956-07-28 - 1956-07-28
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameLARGE INTESTINE, colon
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 26.1 cm
Width: 19.2 cm
Depth: 14.3 cm