Lung showing metastatic melanoma

Object numberGC.493-3
TitleLung showing metastatic melanoma
DescriptionLung showing metastatic melanoma
From a male aged 51 years, who had his eyeball enucleated due to melanoma of the choroid a few months previously. On post-mortem examination metastatic melanomata were found throughout the liver, in the lungs, and on the diaphragm.
This is a portion of the lung showing numerous metastatic nodules secondary to a primary melanoma of the choroid
Production date 1822 - 1822
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameLUNG
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 14 cm
Width: 7 cm