Pencil drawings showing gumma of left orbit

Object numberGC.8977
TitlePencil drawings showing gumma of left orbit
Creator Robert Wilson (1880-1940) Matthews (Artist)
DescriptionPencil drawings showing a gummer at the medial angle of the left orbit. Of a male aged 31 years, the subject of acquired syphilis. He complained of swelling at the left side of the nose of 9 weeks duration, and 3 weeks ago it had ulcerated and had continued to discharge a yellowish fluid. On examination with a probe, bare bone could be felt along the medial wall of the orbit. The lacrimal sac was not affected. Under antisyphilitic treatment a firm yellow slough was excluded. A circular ulcer remained during a short time and healed leaving a healthy scar.
Production date
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameEYE, orbit
Object categoryAnatomical, artwork
Dimensions
- Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 9.5 cm