University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Typed case summary relating to male lance corporal from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 40 at first examination in 1941 Conditions mentioned include: headache; diplopia; vetigo; dizziness; nystagmus; papilloedema; cerebral thrombophlebitis; epilepsy; otitis media and right abducens paresis. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary relating to male flight mechanic fromGreat Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 24 at first examination in1941 Conditions mentioned include: deafness in left ear; headache; dizziness; diplopia; papilloedema; right sided hemi hypoaesthesia; right otitis media; cerebral venous thrombophlebitis; post otitic hydrocephalus; ocular paraesis; and hysterical neurosis. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, charts, autopsy report, photographs and correspondence relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 48 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: thrombophlebitis; papilloedema; hemianopia; and temporal lobe abscess. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Typed case summary, report and charts relating to male fromEdinburgh and the Lothians aged 18 at first examination in 1950. Conditions mentioned include: septic thrombo-phlebtitis; papilloedema; diplopia; ear pain; and headache. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, charts, report, note and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 12 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: brain abscess; limb weakness; headache; vomiting; papilloedema; ataxia; septic thrombophlebitis; hemiparesis; and focal epileptic attacks. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, reports, chart and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 9 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: septic thrombophlebitis; cerebral abscess; headache; papilloedema; third nerve paresis; facial paralysis; intracranial tension; and epileptic manifestations. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, reports and autopsy report relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 46 at first examination in 1950. Conditions mentioned include: otitis media; bilateral papilloedema; thrombophlebitis; left 6th nerve palsy; mastoiditis; extradural abscess; osteomyelitis; and basal congestion and oedema of the lungs. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, notes and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 12at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: headache; vomiting; head injury; papilloedema; cerebral thrombophelbitis; and choreic movements. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Typed case summary, reports, charts and autopsy report relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 19 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: otitis media; vomiting; papilloedema; headache; lumbar pain; confusion; intracranial pressure; photophobia; cerebellar ataxia; intracranial thrombophlebitits; TB meningitis; hydrocephalus; B. Pyocyaneus meningitis; and hemiballismus. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Typed case summary, autopsy report, photograph, chart, reports, notes and correspondence relating to male fromEdinburgh and the Lothians aged43at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: cerebral metastases; headache; papilloedema; fits; bronchogenic carcinoma; thrombophlebitis; sinusitis; and Todd's paralysis. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.