Benjamin Powell, 50, Kitchen porter
St George's Hospital, London
St George's Hospital Medical School, London
Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular system
Pathological conditions, signs and symptoms
Respiratory system
Respiratory tract diseases
Cavafy, John
Penrose, Francis George
Davidson, William Marshall
Occupation or role: Kitchen porter
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Sep 1888
Date of death: 24 Sep 1888
Disease (transcribed): Aneurism of descending thoracic aorta bursting into left lung. Left haemothorax
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Aorta); Haemothorax (Lungs)
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Penrose, Francis George
Post mortem examination performed by: Davidson, William Marshall
Medical notes: 'Not seen by medical registrar. The man fell dead in the street’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Body parts examined: Brain, thorax, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, intestines
Type of incident: n/a
24 Sep 1888-24 Sep 1888
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