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PR2.15282, 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.15282

Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, charts, autopsy report, reports and photograph relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 15 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: basal leptomeningeal fibrosis; obstruction of foramen of Magendie; allergic reaction; arachnoiditis; vertigo; unconsciousness; headache; papilloedema; hypertension; hydrocephalus; intracranial pressure; nausea; and vomiting. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-1955

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers from 01 January 2056 subject to review by LHSA Archivist.

Full Extent

1 file

Physical Description

genreform: Paper and black-and-white photograph

Repository Details

Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive: Case Notes Repository