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. |