Cast from diphtheria of the larynx
Object numberGC.4419
TitleCast from diphtheria of the larynx
DescriptionLarynx, trachea, and bronchi. A membranous cast from diphtheria of the
From a male aged 25 years who, exposed to the contagion of diphtheria, developed a laryngitis nine days later. The injection of antidiphtheritic serum was begun on the third day of the illness, and altogether 24,000 units were administered. On the fifth day of illness after a great effort this cast was expectorated. Several other small pieces of membrane were subsequently coughed up and he ultimately made a good recovery.
Object nameLARYNX
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen