Wax cast of face showing enlarged tongue, macroglossia, pre treatment.

Object numberGC.14071
TitleWax cast of face showing enlarged tongue, macroglossia, pre treatment.
Creator Mr. Crosse
Description.Wax cast of face showing enlarged tongue, macroglossia, pre treatment.
Enlargement and prolapsus of the tongue, probably due to dilatation of the lymphatics. Part of a series of three casts showing the tongue before treatment, and a fortnight and three months after treatment, which consisted of compression and application of atringents.
Patient, a girl of aged 6, was under Mr Crosse at the Norwich Hospital. Presented by Dr Spencer Cobbold
Production placeNorwich Hospital
Object nameTONGUE
Object categoryAnatomical, model/ cast
Dimensions
- Case Height: 24.2 cm
Width: 13.5 cm