Carcinoma of the oesphagus

Object numberGC.8915
TitleCarcinoma of the oesphagus
Creator J. Grieve (Artist)
DescriptionMonochrome drawing of the pharynx lady open posteriorly, the lancs, and the base of the tongue, showing carcinoma of the esophagus. Of a female aged 58 years in whom symptoms of esophageal obstruction had been increasing during 6-months with laterally paralysis of the right recurrent nerve. Squamous cell carcinoma 25mm in vertical extent involves the circumference of the oesophagus 25mm from its entrance. It has produced thickening of the esophageal wall and so much contraction that the esophageal lumen is reduced to 2 mm diameter. Some of the enlarged carcinomatous lymph nodes are shown on the right side.
Object nameOESOPHAGUS
Dimensions
- Width: 12
Height: 16.5