Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 1146
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameHeart, Aortic aneurysm, thoracic, syphilis, Morbid Anatomy of the Heart, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionThe left portion of a heart with the arch of the aorta showing an aneurysm of the aorta as a result of syphilis.
Within the transverse portion of the aortic arch several areas of atheroma can be seen. While the internal surface of the ascending arch exhibits corrugation resulting from syphilitic aortitis, the dilated ascending aorta shows the site of the aneurysm. The left ventricle can also be seen to have hypertrophied, with thickening of the mitral valve. Further atheromatous changes can be seen to have affected the coronary arteries.
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: 203 mm
whole diameter: 139 mm
whole weight: 3042 g
whole diameter: 139 mm
whole weight: 3042 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 2, pages 147-8.
TranscriptPart of the left side of a heart, with the arch of the aorta. The transverse part of the arch exhibits several areas of atheroma; the inner surface of the ascending part of the arch is somewhat corrugated, probably as a result of syphilitic aortitis. There is considerable cylindrical dilatation of the ascending aorta; the aortic ring and orifice appear to be enlarged and the left posterior semi-lunar flap is laterally stretched; as a result of these changes the aortic valve was probably incompetent. The left ventricle is hypertrophied. The mitral valve is slightly thickened. The coronary arteries are atheromatous.
SourceClift 1830 Part 1
NotesCatalogue number 323
TranscriptThe valves of the aorta slightly ossified; with dilatation and ossification of the aorta itself. One of the coronary arteries is also ossified to a considerable extent from its origin.
