Mixed tumour from a salivary gland

Object numberGC.421
TitleMixed tumour from a salivary gland
DescriptionMixed tumour from a salivary gland
The tumour is in vertical section. It is somewhat oval, 6.5 cm in vertical length and 3.7 cm in maximum breadth. It is irregular and somewhat lobulated on its surface and contained in a fibrous capsule which varies considerably in thickness.
Section shows a yellow surface subdivided by innumerable, fine, fibrous septa and containg for the most part clear areas of myxomatous tissue with here and there small cavities from which the contents have escaped.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameSALIVARY GLAND
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 9 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Tumour Height: 62 mm
Width: 37 mm