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Astrocytoma

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Neoplasms of the brain and spinal cord derived from glial cells which vary from histologically benign forms to highly anaplastic and malignant tumors. Fibrillary astrocytomas are the most common type and may be classified in order of increasing malignancy (grades I through IV). In the first two decades of life, astrocytomas tend to originate in the cerebellar hemispheres; in adults, they most frequently arise in the cerebrum and frequently undergo malignant transformation.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 440 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.5093, 1946

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5093
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and autopsy report relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 42 at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: headache; failure of vision; optic atrophy; and astrocytoma. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1946

PR2.5113, 1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5113
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, reports, autopsy reports, chart and photographs relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 58 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: astrocytoma with malignant metaphasia; headaches; seizures; aphasia; gait disorders; tremor; and incontinence. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1947

PR2.5149, 1946-1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5149
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes and chart relating to female from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: cyst in left cerebellar hemisphere; astrocytoma; neoplasm; hemiplegia; headaches; dizziness; hypertonus; nystagmus; hearing loss; and papilloedema. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946-1952

PR2.5259, 1945-1950

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5259
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, notes, reports and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 37 at first examination in 1945. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; fits; euphoria; personality change; and astrocytoma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1945-1950

PR2.5283, 1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5283
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, report and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 49 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: astrocytoma; memory defect; euphoria; epilepsy; and hemiparesis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947

PR2.5311, 1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5311
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, report, drawing and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 60 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: nausea; headache; vomiting; and astrocytoma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947

PR2.5410, 1946-1960

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5410
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, reports, newspaper cutting and correspondence relating to male from outside Great Britain aged 36 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: fits; astrocytoma; vomiting; memory disorder; and headache. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946-1960

PR2.5434, 1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5434
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, report, drawing and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 2 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: astrocytoma; unsteadiness; fits; and squint. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947

PR2.5495, 1947

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5495
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, report, notes, autopsy report and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 58 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: mental confusion; and astrocytoma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1947

PR2.5649, 1947-1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5649
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, notes, report and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 3 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: astrocytoma; neck pain; and vomiting. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947-1952