| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | UNIVERSITY 1437/2/2/27 |
| Title | Slide showing photograph of a "cretin 19 years old". |
| Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
| Extent | 1 slide |
| Description | Slide shows black and white photograph of a "cretin 19 years old". A cretin has stunted mental and physical growth as a result of having too few thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism).
The cretin is facing left and holding a pole.
Title below image reads 'Fig. 285. - Cretin, nineteen years old. The treatment with thyroid extract was started too late to be of benefit. (Patient of Dr. S. J. Webster).'
White handwritten label above image reads 'Cretins.' |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |