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John Snowden, 21, Clerk

Occupation or role: Clerk
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Date of admission: 26 Nov 1906
Date of death: 16 Dec 1906
Disease (transcribed): Chronic otitis media. Mastoiditis. (Operation. Drainage; and ligature of Int: [Internal] jugular vein). (Operation – Trephining over cerebellum). Suppurative necrosis of L. [Left] lobe of cerebellum. Septic (basal) meningitis. Thrombosis of L. [Left] lateral sinus etc
Disease (standardised): Otitis media (Ear); Mastoiditis (Ear); Operation (Neck, head); Necrosis (Brain); Suppuration (Brain); Meningitis (Brain); Thrombosis (Brain);
Admitted under the care of: Bull, William Charles
Medical examination performed by: Fedden, Walter Fedde
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: 'The boy had suffered from otorrhoea on or off all his life. This had become much worse for the past 2 or 3 weeks and in the last day or so an acute inflammatory swelling had appeared in the neck. When admitted a gangrenous polypus filled the L. [Left] ext [external] auditory meatus. There was much offensive discharge. In the L. [Left] side of the neck below and in front of the mastoid was a large brawny mass, red, tender, and oedematous'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, neck, thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Kate Murphy, 40, Kitchenmaid

Occupation or role: Kitchenmaid
Gender: Female
Age: 40
Date of admission: 19 Dec 1906
Date of death: 22 Dec 1906
Disease (transcribed): Acute bronchitis, Fatty Heart, Oedema of lungs
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Oedema (Lung);
Admitted under the care of: Jex-Blake, Arthur John
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium
Type of incident: n/a

Stephen Miller, 55, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Date of admission: 28 Dec 1906
Date of death: 30 Dec 1906
Disease (transcribed): Fractured 2nd and 3rd L. [Left] Ribs. General Bronchitis, Congestion and Oedema of Lungs. Acute Pneumonic Consolidation of R. [Right] lower lobe. Fatty Heart and Liver
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Bronchitis (Lung); Congestion (Lung); Oedema (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart, liver);
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: 'C.O.[Condition On Admission?] - Cough and dyspnoea. P.H. [Previous History] – Always alcoholic. Winter cough past few years. P.I. [Present Illness] – Six days ago kicked in thorax and suffered some pain afterwards. Three days ago much cough. Brought up bloodstained sputum. Pain all over chest. Dyspnoea increasing past 24 hours'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Mary Gaubert, 37, Dressmaker

Occupation or role: Dressmaker
Gender: Female
Age: 37
Date of admission: 14 Dec 1906
Date of death: 31 Dec 1906
Disease (transcribed): Syphilis. Aneurysm at commencement of L. [Left] Middle Cerebral Artery. Rupture into Descending Horn of Lat: [Lateral] Ventricle. Chronic Lepto-Meningitis
Disease (standardised): Syphilis (Systemic); Aneurysm (Brain); Rupture (Brain); Meningitis (Brain);
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Charlotte Harvey, 54, [Wife of] Wheelwright

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Wheelwright
Gender: Female
Age: 54
Date of admission: 15 Feb 1906
Date of death: 24 Feb 1906
Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of uterus, ovaries, great omentum and multiple other deposits. Hydrothorax. Collapse of lungs – Dilatation of heart
Disease (standardised): Disease (Uterus); Disease (Ovary); Disease (Peritoneum); Hydrothorax (Lung); Pneumothorax (Lung); Cardiomyopathy, dilated (Heart);
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle, Dakin, William Radford
Medical examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Post mortem examination performed by: Douglas, James Sholto Cameron
Medical notes: 'On Feb. [February] 21st Dr Dakin examined Pt. [Patient] and reported: - 'Solid mass in abdomen with ascites. Mass probably ovarian and very likely malignant. Uterus fixed and enlarged and appears to be involved. Cervix uteri contains a polypus'. On Feb. [February] 21st Dr Dakin explored the abdomen. A large quantity of clear yellowish ascitic fluid was let out. In the lower part of the abdomen a large mass was found fixed down into the pelvis but fairly freely moveable from side to side'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, genital system, cranium
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Messenger, 34, [Wife of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Labourer
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 5 Mar 1907
Date of death: 1 Apr 1907
Disease (transcribed): Strangulated hernia [Radical cure]. Mitral and tricuspid stenosis. Pulmonary infarction. Left pleural effusion
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Disease (Heart); Infarction (Lung); Effusion (Pleura)
Admitted under the care of: Dent, Clinton Thomas. Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: For the past twelve months the patient had been conscious of a right femoral hernia which was easily reducible and had given rise to but very slight discomfort until three days ago.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, trachea, heart, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder and ducts, alimentary tract, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, urinary organs and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

James Tanner, 55, Plasterer

Occupation or role: Plasterer
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 25 Mar 1907
Date of death: 6 Apr 1907
Disease (transcribed): Subacute tubal on early chronic interstitial nephritis. Cirrhosis of liver. Arterio sclerosis. Bronchitis. Hypernephromata in mesentery and lobus spigeli of liver
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Cirrhosis (Liver); Arteriosclerosis (Arteries); Bronchitis (Lung); Nephroma (Mesentery); Nephroma (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: For the past five weeks the patient had noticed increasing oedema of the legs. He had latterly had some abdominal pain and distension.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, trachea, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, alimentary tract, liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys and genito-urinary organs
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Fletcher, 38, Parlour maid

Occupation or role: Parlour maid
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 24 Mar 1907
Date of death: 12 Apr 1907
Disease (transcribed): Uterine fibromyoma undergoing malignant (carcinomatous) degeneration. Thrombosis of right internal iliac vein. Pulmonary embolism
Disease (standardised): Leiomyoma (Uterus); Cancer (Uterus); Thrombosis (Veins); Embolism (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Dakin, William Radford
Medical examination performed by: Smith, George Frederick Darwall
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient was admitted for haemorrhage per vaginam, and for gradually increasing swelling of the stomach dating from two years ago.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, pulmonary artery, lungs, larynx, thyroid, trachea, bronchi, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, alimentary tract, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, urinary tract, genital organs, ovaries and iliac veins
Type of incident: n/a

Alice Metcalfe, 28, [Wife of] Porter

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Porter
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Apr 1907
Date of death: 13 Apr 1907
Disease (transcribed): Puerperal parametritic abscess. Vaginitis. Thrombotic oedema of left leg. Acute general suppurative peritonitis. (Perinephritic abscess) [laparotomy]
Disease (standardised): Puerpera (Uterus); Parametritis (Broad ligament); Abscess (Broad ligament); Thrombosis (Leg); Oedema (Leg); Suppuration (Abdomen);Peritonitis (Abdomen) ; Abscess (Kidney) ; Laparotomy (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Stabb, Arthur Francis
Medical examination performed by: Smith, George Frederick Darwall
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with pain in the womb of three days standing and with a copious yellow discharge dating from almost immediately after a confinement.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen only examined
Type of incident: n/a

Anne Rowbottom, 31, [Wife of] Painter

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Painter
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 9 Apr 1907
Date of death: 6 May 1907
Disease (transcribed): ? Appendicitis. Right ovarian cyst. [Laparotomy. Appendicectomy]. Atrophied right kidney due to impaction of calculus in right ureter. Calculous pyonephrosis on left side. Calculous ‘anuria’. Old rheumatic endocarditis of mitral valve, without stenosis or obvious reflux
Disease (standardised): Appendicitis (Appendix); Cysts (Ovary); Laparotomy (Abdomen); Appendicectomy (Appendix); Atrophy (Kidney); Calculi (Ureter);Nephrosis (Kidney) ; Anuria (Urinary tract) ; Endocarditis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Jaffray, Francis
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient had pain in the lower stomach on both sides, especially the left on an off since last August.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, trachea, pericardium, heart, larynx, thyroid, liver, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, ureters, bladder and genital organs
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Kinner, 45, Carman

Occupation or role: Carman
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 May 1907
Date of death: 27 May 1907
Disease (transcribed): Arterio-sclerosis and chronic interstitial nephritis. Cardiac hypertrophy and dilatation. Chronic venous engorgement
Disease (standardised): Nephrosclerosis (Kidney); Nephritis (Kidney); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Two months ago the patient noticed pains in the chest and shortness of breath. The legs began to swell and he had some cough.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, bronchi, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, stomach, duodenum, intestinal tract, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, liver, gall bladder and ducts, kidneys and genito-urinary tract
Type of incident: n/a

Archibald Collier, 37, Painter

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Jun 1907
Date of death: 21 Jun 1907
Disease (transcribed): Otitis media (chronic). Mastoiditis. Thrombosis of left lateral sinus. Subdural abscess in left cerebellar fossa. [Radical mastoid operation]
Disease (standardised): Otitis media (Ear); Mastoiditis (Skull); Thrombosis (Transverse sinuses); Abscess (Brain); Operation (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Bull, William Charles
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient was admitted complaining of discharge from both ears, post-auricular pain, shivering and vomiting.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, meninges, brain, pleurae, lungs, trachea, thyroid, larynx, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, alimentary tract, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys and genito-urinary organs
Type of incident: n/a

Dorothy Channon, 14, [Child of] Charwoman

Occupation or role: [Child of] Charwoman
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Jun 1907
Date of death: 23 Jun 1907
Disease (transcribed): Acute rheumatic pericarditis and endocarditis of aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves. Chorea. Heart failure
Disease (standardised): Rheumatic diseases (Tissues); Pericarditis (Heart); Endocarditis (Heart); Chorea (Central nervous system); Failure (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Three weeks ago the patient had malaise. Three days later she developed precordial pain, then pains developed in the hips and shoulder joints.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, trachea, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneal cavity, gastro-intestinal tract, stomach, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, genito-urinary organs, meninges and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Briant, 17, Servant

Occupation or role: Servant
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Jun 1907
Date of death: 24 Jun 1907
Disease (transcribed): Adherent pericardium. Slight aortic valvulitis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Valvulitis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: In March 1907 the patient had acute rheumatism and spent four weeks in bed. Since then she had felt weak and short of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Frederick Bird, 33, Hawker

Occupation or role: Hawker
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 May 1907
Date of death: 30 Jun 1907
Disease (transcribed): Chronic parenchymatous nephritis. Fatty liver. Hypertrophied and dilated heart. Right pleurisy with effusion. Hydro-pericardium and ascites
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Disease (Liver); Disease (Heart); Pleurisy (Pleura); Effusion (Pleura); Hydropericardium (Heart);Ascites (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Since his last admission he had been drinking heavily and within the past week had again had oedema and swelling of the abdomen with urgent dyspnoea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, pericardium, larynx, trachea, thyroid, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys and genito-urinary organs
Type of incident: n/a

Eliza Kingsland, 53, [Wife of] Shopman

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Shopman
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Dec 1906
Date of death: 3 Jan 1907
Disease (transcribed): Old vavulitis. Mitral reflux and stenosis. Fatty heart. Portal cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of liver. Bronchitis. Ascites
Disease (standardised): Valvulitis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Cirrhosis (Liver); Disease (Liver); Bronchitis (Lung); Ascites (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient had a swelling of the abdomen and found herself too short of breath to get about.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, suprarenals, stomach, intestines, urinary organs and genital organs
Type of incident: n/a

Charles Russell, 68, Attendant

Occupation or role: Attendant
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 7 Jul 1907
Date of death: 8 Jul 1907
Disease (transcribed): Suppurative right otitis media. Thrombosis of right lateral sinus. Diffuse suppurative meningitis
Disease (standardised): Suppuration (Ear); Otitis media (Ear); Thrombosis (Transverse sinuses); Suppuration (Brain); Meningitis (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Bull, William Charles
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient had been attending as an out patient for some time. On July 5th the patient took to bed and on July 7th a medical practitioner was called in who reported purulent otitis media with swelling over the right mastoid region.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Right ear, meninges, right lateral sinus, right middle ear, left middle ear, brain, spinal cord, pleurae, lungs, trachea, larynx, heart, aorta, pericardium, peritoneum, gastro-intestinal tract, liver, gall bladder and ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, genito-urinary organs and bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Peter Pearson, 45, Tailor

Occupation or role: Tailor
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Jan 1907
Date of death: 14 Jan 1907
Disease (transcribed): Severe injuries to legs. (Run over by motor-omnibus). [Stephen Smith’s amputation through right knee joint). Shock. Oedema of the lungs and bronchitis. Fatty heart and liver
Disease (standardised): Injury (Leg); Amputation (Leg); Oedema (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Jones, Lawrence
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient was run over by a motor omnibus.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, heart, peritoneum, gastro-intestinal tract, liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, suprarenals, genito-urinary organs, skill and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Frank Moore, 40, Wireman

Occupation or role: Wireman
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Jul 1907
Date of death: 27 Jul 1907
Disease (transcribed): Old mitral valve disease (stenosis and regurgitation). Nephritis. Subacute pericarditis and pleurisy with effusion (both sides)
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Nephritis (Kidney); Pericarditis (Heart); Pleurisy (Pleura); Effusion (Pleura)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: On June 20th the patient began to suffer from increasing shortness of breath followed by pains in the feet.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchial gland, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, peritoneum, gastro-intestinal tract, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Charles Wills, 68, Journalist

Occupation or role: Journalist
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Jun 1907
Date of death: 31 Jul 1907
Disease (transcribed): Adherent pericardium. Aortic reflux. General atheroma. Right adherent pleura. Emphysema and bronchitis. Left pleural effusion. Hypertrophied and dilated heart. Chronic venous engorgement. Biliary calculi
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Adherent (Pleura); Emphysema (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung); Effusion (Pleura);Calculi (Bile duct)
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Since the end of December the patient had suffered from bronchitis followed by swollen legs and shortness of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchial gland, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, pulmonary artery, aorta, peritoneum, stomach, transverse colon, gastro-intestinal tract, duodenum, gall bladder, cystic duct, pancreas, suprarenals, spleen, kidneys and penis
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Charles Steadman, 10 days, [Child of] Porter

Occupation or role: [Child of] Porter
Age: 10 days
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Aug 1907
Date of death: 8 Aug 1907
Disease (transcribed): Congenital heart disease
Disease (standardised): Congenital disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: The patient was a full time child born during a normal labour.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, thyroid, thymus, bronchial glands, larynx, trachea, heart, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, alimentary canal, suprarenals, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary organs, bladder, testes, venous system, meninges and brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Mary or Mabel Webb, 44, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 44
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Aug 1907
Date of death: 15 Aug 1907
Disease (transcribed): Aortic atheroma. Aortic reflux. Dilated heart. Chronic venous engorgement. Calcified uterine fribro-myoma
Disease (standardised): Plaque, atherosclerotic (Aorta); Disease (Heart); Leiomyoma (Uterus)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Four years ago the patient developed pain in the precordium. Since then she had had similar attacks increasing in frequency.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, bronchial glands, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, urinary tract, bladder, genital organs, ovaries, pelvis, uterine cavity, cervix, vagina and abdominal aorta
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Joseph Urwick, 52, Clother’s assistant

Occupation or role: Clother’s assistant
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Aug 1907
Date of death: 16 Aug 1907
Disease (transcribed): Aneurysm of descending thoracic aorta. Aneurysm of upper abdominal aorta. Rupture of thoracic aneurysm into left lung and secondarily into left pleural cavity. Old pulmonary tuberculosis
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Aorta); Rupture (Lung); Rupture (Pleura); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: His illness began an hour before admission while walking in the street and he went at once to the hospital where he brought up blood on admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, pericardium, larynx, trachea, thyroid, peritoneum, alimentary canal, oesophagus, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, spleen, suprarenals, pancreas, kidneys, urinary tract, genital organs, penis and abdominal aorta
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Cooper, 10, [Child of] Pensioner

Occupation or role: [Child of] Pensioner
Age: 10
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 15 Apr 1907
Date of death: 18 Aug 1907
Disease (transcribed): (Old) Rheumatic endocarditis of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves. Mitral stenosis and reflux. Cardiac dilatation. Chronic venous engorgement. Pulmonary and splenic infarction. Embolic thrombosis of right subclavian artery. Old tuberculosis of mesenteric glands and suprarenal bodies
Disease (standardised): Rheumatic diseases (Tissues); Endocarditis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Infarction (Lung); Infarction (Spleen); Thrombosis (Arteries); Tuberculosis (Mesentery) ; Tuberculosis (Adrenal glands)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: She was previously admitted for acute rheumatism and mitral stenosis in February 1907. Since leaving the hospital she had continual aching pains in the legs and had been getting more and more dyspnoea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, larynx, trachea, thyroid, right arm, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, mesenteric glands, alimentary tract, liver, gall bladder and ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, genito-urinary organs, meninges and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Bertha Payne, 1 year 9 months, [Child of] Signalman

Occupation or role: [Child of] Signalman
Age: 1 year 9 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 Aug 1907
Date of death: 12 Sep 1907
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma ventriculi. [Laparotomy]. Exhaustion
Disease (standardised): Whooping cough (Lung); Empyema (Pleura); Resection (Ribs); Suppuration (Heart); Pericarditis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril. Jaffray, Francis
Medical examination performed by: Evans, John Howell
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: Nine weeks prior to admission the child was first observed to whoop. During these weeks pertussis had been present.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchial glands, larynx, trachea, thyroid, thymus, tonsils, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, gastro-intestinal tract, stomach, liver, gall bladder and ducts, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals and genito-urinary organs
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

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