Prostate showing a prostatic abscess

Object numberGC.151
TitleProstate showing a prostatic abscess
DescriptionProstate with the bladder and the greater portion of the urethra laid open, showing a prostatic abscess.
A coloured glass rod is passed under a fibrous band at a stricture in the bulbous portion of the urethra. Another rod is placed in the prostatic urethra which traverses the abscess cavity, and so far has escaped destruction. The bladder is small and its walls greatly thickened, and a portion of the right ureter which remains is also much thickened.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object namePROSTATE
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 31 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 7 cm