Thyroid showing a neonatal goitre
Object numberGC.14343
TitleThyroid showing a neonatal goitre
DescriptionThyroid showing a neonatal goitre. From a still-born child whose mother had suffered from thyrotoxicosis and had received thiouracil during pregnancy.
The thyroid gland is diffusely enlarged and has a fleshy appearance without cysts
Microscopically it shows diffuse hyperplasia and colloid depletion.
Production placeRHSC
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameTHYROID
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 9 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 8 cm