Descriptive Catalogue of the Pathological Specimens Contained in the Museum of Guy's Hospital, Vol. 2: Morbid Conditions of the Liver, Pancreas, ... Organs, and Male Genitalia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lauriston Shaw

9780666156976: Descriptive Catalogue of the Pathological Specimens Contained in the Museum of Guy's Hospital, Vol. 2: Morbid Conditions of the Liver, Pancreas, ... Organs, and Male Genitalia (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666156972 ISBN 13: 9780666156976

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A descriptive catalogue of the pathological specimens housed at Guy’s Hospital, Vol.

2, offers a detailed look at morbid conditions of the liver, pancreas, spleen, suprarenal bodies, urinary organs, and male genitalia. This volume presents mounted specimens, notes on autopsies, and concise case histories that illuminate historical medical practice and diagnostic thinking.

What you’ll find in this edition:

Close-up views and explanations of liver injuries, kidney and ureter diseases, and other organ pathologies.
Concise summaries of patient cases with ages, outcomes, and references to supporting records.
A window into 19th‑century surgical and pathological techniques, including how specimens were prepared and labeled.
A structured, table‑like organization that helps readers trace conditions across different organ systems.
A resource for researchers, students, and medical historians seeking authentic, era‑specific documentation of anatomical pathologies and clinical observations.

Ideal for readers of medical history, pathology, and museum catalogs who want a tangible sense of early diagnostic work and specimen presentation.

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