Left side profile line drawing of brain [2], c.1940
Scope and Contents
Black and white line drawing, showing the side profile of a head with detail of a brain with a tumour and the spinal cord, which is undergoing a procedure. Sagittal view of the head and neck, depicting a cerebellar tumour causing foraminal impaction; whereby the cerebellar tonsils have herniated downwards through the foramen magnum due to an increase in intracranial pressure caused by the tumour. This has resulted in the pons being compressed as it passes through the foramen magnum. A needle aspirate of CSF is seen being taken from the cervical region. Annotated on front, '7. Foraminal Impaction' and on back, 'Cerebellum too high.'
Dates
- Creation: c.1940
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Black and white line drawing on white card.
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Extent
1 drawings
Physical Description
Black and white line drawing on white card.
Dimensions
Approximately 28cmW x 32.5cmH
Creator
- From the Series: Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository
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