Pregnant uterus showing fibromyomata
Object numberGC.7648
TitlePregnant uterus showing fibromyomata
DescriptionPregnant uterus, anterior segment of coronal section of, with left ovary and uterine tube showing fibromyomata.
The uterus contained a 4½ months foetus.
To the right in the uterine cavity the placenta is seen on section. A coarse fibromyoma distends the uterine wall inferior to the uterine tube on the left side and numerous smaller fibromyomata are seen on section and subperitoneally. Anteriorly one forms a pedunculated tumour and inferior to that two other fibromyomata form nodular masses projecting under the peritoneum.
Production periodLate nineteenth/early twentieth century
Object nameUTERUS, pregnant
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 20 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm