Descriptive Catalogue of the Pathological Specimens Contained in the Museum of

Lauriston Shaw, E. Cooper Perry

ISBN 10: 1331942640 / ISBN 13: 9781331942641

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book contains 1,854 entries describing various liver-related ailments from lacerations and abscesses to cirrhosis and syphilis, providing a comprehensive study of this vital organ's pathologies. The traumas, infections, and ailments that can affect the liver are examined individually, each with details of relevant cases. Additionally, the book looks at the liver's interaction with other bodily functions and systems, and its role in maintaining the body's health and well-being more generally. This volume is the second in a series that comprehensively describes injuries and diseases that affect the various organs and systems of the body. The author compiled these encyclopedic volumes from his own extensive research and collaboration with fellow medical doctors and practitioners of the day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331942641_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Descriptive Catalogue of the Pathological Specimens Contained in the Museum of
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331942640
• ISBN 13: 9781331942641
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

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.