University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

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Coronal view of a brain with hydrocephalus. Based on dilation of both lateral ventricles and the third ventricle, the obstruction must be at the level of the cerebral aqueduct or lower. Secondary pituitary compression is depicted. Annotated on back, 'Hydrocephalic distinction of [unreadable] pituitary compression.'

Scope and Contents Three drawings showing an operative approach to cicatricial obstruction at Foramen of Monro, a diagram of a brain section and a drawing showing the x-ray appearance of the condition. On reverse, text reads "DOTT & LEVIN: CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE HYDROCEPHALUS. CHRONIC PLASTIC EPENDYMITIS. Cicatrical Obstruction at Foramen of Monro. Secondary to meningococcal ependymitis." A description of each drawing, labelled 1 to 3, is then given; 1. Insert shows operative approach. The appearance of...

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Demonstration board, Board 6, presented by Professor Dott and Staff with an x-ray of a patient's head. Notes accompanying the board describe the condition. Titled "C.S.F. Circulation: Subarachnoid Fluid Propulsion and Accumulations".

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Demonstration board, Board 1, presented by Professor Dott and Staff with a diagram by Hester Thom labelling the "optic chiasm", "foramina of luschka" and "foramen of magendie" and showing "villi obstructed." Notes accompanying the board give further points of interest. Titled "C.S.F. Circulation: Subarachnoid Fluid Propulsion and Accumulations".

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Set of notes that should accompany a demonstration board relating to midbrain vascular lesions.

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Demonstration board, by Blackwood and Dott with four illustrations of the brain by Clifford Shepley, showing conditions and treatments. Titled "Midbrain Vascular Lesions: Chronic bilateral subdural haematomas; Evacuation - persistence herniation; secondary hydrocephalus; ventricular drainage and spinal injection".