Right lung showing "shell gas poisoning" (inhalation of dichlorethyl sulphide) in the first World War
Object numberGC.7848
TitleRight lung showing "shell gas poisoning" (inhalation of dichlorethyl sulphide) in the first World War
DescriptionRight lung showing "shell gas poisoning" (inhalation of dichlorethyl sulphide) in the first World War
From a soldier in France admitted to hospital on 13th July, 1917, suffering from “shell gas poisoning” of a severe type. He was suffering from lacrimation and burning pain in the throat. Later he developed the physical signs of bronchopneumonia with cardiac dilatation and died on the fifth day. On post-mortem examination the trachea showed ulceration of the mucosa which was bathed in a purulent fluid containing shreds of desquamated membrane. There were some old pleuritic adhesions and the lungs showed many superficial petechiae and on the lower lobe of the left lung a considerable amount of emphysema.
The lung is dark and congested and some emphysema marks out the lobules on part of its pleural surface. On section the lung is solid and shows a diffuse bronchopneumonia evidenced by yellowish spots throughout the cut surface where in places they aggregate into larger patches.
Production placeFRANCE
Production date accurate 1917-07-13 - 1917-07-13
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameLUNG
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Length: 115.00
Height: 260.00
Width: 85.00