Eye showing a melanoma of the choroid
Object numberGC.7123
TitleEye showing a melanoma of the choroid
DescriptionEye, half of a sagittal section of an, showing a melanoma of the chorioid.
A brownish tumour with numerous densely black spots in its substance occupies most of the lower half of the vitreous chamber of the eye. At one point the tumour seems to be invading the sclera.
Production periodLate nineteenth/early twentieth century
Object nameEYE, choroid
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 5 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 4 cm