Spleen with gunshot wound


Object numberGC.7799
TitleSpleen with gunshot wound
DescriptionSpleen showing a gunshot wound from a soldier wounded in France, June 1915.
An irregular lacerated wound involves the superior portion of the diaphragmatic surface whence radiate linear ruptures of the capsule and the subjacent splenic pulp. On the visceral surface to which the laceration extends through the superior border of the spleen the lienorenal ligament has been partially detached.
Production date c. 1915-06-01
Object nameSPLEEN
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 16 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 9 cm