Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
Level | Item |
Ref No | UNIVERSITY 1437/2/2/2 |
Title | Slide showing two photographs of a gentleman before and after myxoedema. |
Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
Extent | 1 slide |
Description | Slide shows two black and white photographs of a gentleman before and after myxoedema. Images are labelled 'A' and 'B'. Title below image reads: 'Fig. 16 - Myxoedema Adultorum. Two photographs of the same individual, A taken before and B subsequent to the development of myxoedema. (Victor Horsley).' Myxedema (British myxoedema) is a skin and tissue disorder normally resulting from severe prolonged hypothyroidism. |
Access Status | Open |
Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |