University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Typed case summary, autopsy report, charts and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians)aged 45 at first examination in 1942. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; confusion; dysphasia; meningismus; lumbago; ringing in ear; headache; vomiting; paresis; and tumour. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Typed case summary, correspondence, charts, notes and report relating to male squadron leader from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 32 at first examination in1942 Conditions mentioned include: drop foot; fatigue; lumbo-sacral pain; dizziness; nystagmus; spastic paraparesis; disseminated sclerosis; and prolapsed disc. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, reports, charts, autopsy report and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 56 at first examination in 1950. Conditions mentioned include: anaplastic neoplasm; lumbar back pain; hyperaesthesia; urinary retention; paraparesis; sarcoma; paresis; and pyelonephritis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, notes, charts and correspondence relating to male fromEdinburgh and the Lothians aged 44 at first examination in 1950. Conditions mentioned include: prolapsed intervertebral disc; hip pain; low backache; arterial hypertension; sciatica; phantom foot pain; hemiparesis; cerebral vascular catastrophe; cerebral arterial thrombosis; incontinence; and mental illness. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes and charts relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 31 at first examination in 1950. Conditions mentioned include: prolapsed intervertebral disc; low back pain; sciatica; scoliosis; paresis; and drop foot. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, charts, reports, notes and correspondence relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 19 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: intracranial tumour; fits; headache; hemiparesis; low backache; cerebral sarcoma; medulloblastoma; ependymoblastoma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 55 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: subarachnoid haemorrhage; headache; pleurisy; vomiting; unconsciousness; paresis; diplopia; and tinnitus. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed correspondence, notes, colour slides, charts and report relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 40 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: breast carcinoma; metastases; pain; low back pain; photophobia; and nerve paresis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed correspondence, notes and charts relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 53 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: prolapsed intervertebral disc; low back pain; sciatica; cerebrovascular spasm; dysphasia; thrombosis; depressive psychosis; and paresis. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, chart, handwritten notes and correspondence relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 48 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: lumbago; leg pain and weakness; prolapsed intervertebral disc; and numbness in foot. No treatment given. Patient discharged.