Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/P 1467
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameUterus, Vagina, Bladder, Vaginal Neoplasms, Morbid Anatomy of the Female Genitalia, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionA uterus with the vagina and bladder showing a large aperture that has been formed in the walls of the vagina and bladder as a result of cancer of the vagina.
The ulcerated aperture is irregular, with sloughs of matter deposited around it. The remnants of adhesions can be seen over the surfaces of the uterus and ovaries.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 209 mm
whole diameter: 141 mm
whole weight: 3176 g
whole diameter: 141 mm
whole weight: 3176 g
Bibliography
SourceProger 1966-1972
Vol. 2, page 220.
TranscriptA uterus, vagina, and urinary bladder. A large irregular opening has been formed, probably by cancerous ulceration of the adjacent walls of the vagina and bladder, and around the aperture there are sloughs. There are also remains of adhesions over the whole peritoneal surface of the uterus and ovaries.
SourceClift 1830 Part 1
NotesCatalogue number 983
TranscriptAn urinary bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. Ulceration has produced a communication between the vagina and rectum. This preparation shows also a prolapsus uteri.
