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Actions	Pharynx showing the effects of syphilis Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberGC.2287 TitlePharynx showing the effects of syphilis DescriptionPharynx showing the effects of syphilis The pharynx has been laid open posteriorly with part of the tongue, the larynx and proximal portion of the trachea and oesophagus, showing syphilitic cicatrices and adhesions. The uvula is thick and fibrous and narrow fibrous bands attach it to both sides of the pharynx. The nasopharynx is contracted and there is some adhesion between the pharynx and the right side of the epiglottis. Production periodNineteenth century Object namePHARYNX Object categoryAnatomical, specimen Dimensions Jar Height: 22 cm Width: 8 cm Depth: 8 cm

Object numberGC.2287

TitlePharynx showing the effects of syphilis

DescriptionPharynx showing the effects of syphilis The pharynx has been laid open posteriorly with part of the tongue, the larynx and proximal portion of the trachea and oesophagus, showing syphilitic cicatrices and adhesions. The uvula is thick and fibrous and narrow fibrous bands attach it to both sides of the pharynx. The nasopharynx is contracted and there is some adhesion between the pharynx and the right side of the epiglottis.

Production periodNineteenth century

Object namePHARYNX

Object categoryAnatomical, specimen

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