Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 1027
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameStomach, Esophagus, Carcinoma, Morbid Anatomy of the Stomach, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionThe cardiac portion of a stomach with a part of the esophagus, showing a soft growth at the cardiac orifice.
The carcinoma of the stomach has obstructed the cardiac orifice, resulting in dilation and swelling of the esophagus above it.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationOn display in the Hunterian Museum, Room 4: The Long Gallery
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 231 mm
whole diameter: 119 mm
whole weight: 2690 g
whole diameter: 119 mm
whole weight: 2690 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 2, page 120.
TranscriptThe cardiac portion of a stomach, with part of the oesophagus. A soft ulcerated fungating mass of new growth surrounds and constricts the cardiac orifice. The oesophagus above the obstruction is dilated and hypertrophied.
SourceClift 1830 Part 1
NotesCatalogue number 655
TranscriptA portion of a stomach with a cancerous ulcer at the cardia.
SourceClift 1830-1831
TranscriptScirrhous Stomach. Written on the Top.
