| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | UNIVERSITY 1437/2/2/46 |
| Title | Slide showing four photographs of sufferer of 'Pituitary Acromegaly' |
| Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
| Extent | 1 slide |
| Description | Slide shows four black and white photographs of sufferer of 'Pituitary Acromegaly' - title appears on handwritten label at top of slide.
Photographs are labelled 'A' to 'D'.
Title below images reads 'Fig 153. - Four photographs of the same person shown with a gradual development of the facial appearance characteristic of the acromegaly. (Cushing.)'. There is a key below this title which reads 'A, at 24 years of age (prior to the commencement of the disease); B, at 29 (onset of disease); C, at 37; D, at 42 years of age.'
Acromegaly occurs when excess growth hormone (hGH) is produced by the pituitary gland. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |