Fibrosis of the oesophagus with haemorrhage from varicosity of the oesophageal veins
Object numberGC.9971
TitleFibrosis of the oesophagus with haemorrhage from varicosity of the oesophageal veins
Creator James DAVIDSON
DescriptionSegment of a oesophagus, showing fibrosis. The oesophagus is laid open longitudinally with the larynx and part of the trachea showing venous varicosity
From an ateliotic nullipara aged 58 years whose abdomen was twice aspirated for ascites and who died of haemorrhage from varicosity of the oesophageal veins (11.(1).j.4.). (27.(1).i.40.)
Limited by the cardia the longitudinal folds of the mucosa of the distal half of the oesophagus are purple from the engorgement and dilatation of the submucous veins.
Production date 1934 - 1934
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameOESOPHAGUS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 16 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 6 cm