Sequestrum from chronic septic inflammation of the middle ear
Object numberGC.8867
TitleSequestrum from chronic septic inflammation of the middle ear
DescriptionMiddle ear. Portion of the right temporal area of the skull, showing a sequestrum the result of chronic septic inflammation of the
From a child in whom septic otitis media followed measles, and death was due to leptomeningitis.
Extending superiorly from the external acoustic meatus an irregular superficial sequestrum passes for some 25 mm. along the temporal squama. It is well demarcated by granulations. On the anterior surface of the petrous bone a large circular perforation through the roof of the middle ear corresponds with a small opening in the dura mater, whence arose the septic leptomeningitis.
Production date acquisition 1934
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameEAR, middle
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 9 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 5 cm