Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 63 Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Apr 1847 Date of death: 08 May 1847 Disease (transcribed): Hydrothorax. Congestion of both lungs. Large and fatty heart with dilatation of cavities. Contracted and granular kidneys. Fibrous tumour of uterus. Disease (standardised): Hydrothorax (Pleural cavity); Congestion (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney); Tumour (Uterus) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient reported that she had been ailing more or less during the last year; that she had been weak and languid, subject to dyspnoea and palpitation on exertion, and generally unequal to her usual amount of exercise. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 38 Gender: Female Date of admission: 3 Nov 1847 Date of death: 19 Mar 1848 Disease (transcribed): Aneurismal dilatation of right auricle. Extensive disease of heart. Granular kidneys. Contracted liver. Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Heart); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This woman stated that a fortnight ago, without apparent cause, anasarca and ascites made their appearance. Three days before admission palpitation commenced and a distressing amount of dyspnoea. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 65 Date of admission: 29 Mar 1878 Date of death: 3 Apr 1878 Disease (transcribed): Old stricture, cystitis; cirrhosis from Biliary obstructions, etc. [?] abscesses in the kidney Disease (standardised): Constriction (Indeterminate); Cystitis (Bladder); Liver cirrhosis, biliary (Liver); Obstruction (Biliary tract); Abscess (Kidney); Admitting doctor: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Stricture for many years – For 10 or 12 has been in Habit of passing an instrument – for 4 years, much pain about bladder and urine ill smelling, thick and often bloody – A fortnight before admission passed [?] catheter with difficulty and on withdrawing it found that the point had broken off – for 10 days urine had been dribbling from him. Bladder was aspirated by a Surgeon 2 days before admission' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Liver, gall bladder, pancreas, intestine, spleen, kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 65 Gender: Female Date of admission: 26 Apr 1848 Date of death: 21 May 1848 Disease (transcribed): Gangrena senilis. Amputation. Gangrene of stump. Ossified arteries. Diseased kidneys and bladder. Disease (standardised): Senile gangrene (Leg); Amputation (Leg); Ossification (Arteries); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Bladder) Admitted under the care of: Keate, Robert Medical examination performed by: Blagden, Robert Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was admitted with gangrene senilis of the leg and came to the Hospital to undergo amputation. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 34 Gender: Female Date of admission: 21 Oct 1846 Date of death: 24 Nov 1846 Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis after removal of fibrous polypus from uterus. Abscess of right ovary. Small ovarian cyst in left mucous membrane of uterus inflamed. Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Polyps (Uterus); Operation (Uterus); Abscess (Ovary); Cysts (Ovary); Inflammation (Uterus) Admitted under the care of: Hawkins, Caesar Henry Medical examination performed by: Gee, Adolphus John Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was transferred from the care of the Physician to Mr Hawkins. She stated that for two and a half years she had been subject to flooding. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 67 Gender: Female Date of admission: 20 Oct 1847 Date of death: 26 Oct 1847 Disease (transcribed): Pleuro pneumonia, with hepatisation and purulent infiltration. Emphysema of lung. Diseased heart. Diseased kidneys. Disease (standardised): Pleuropneumonia (Pleura, Lung); Disease (Lung); Suppuration (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was admitted complaining of general pains in the limbs, and of severe pain referred to the Epigastrium, accompanied by frequent vomiting. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 38 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Feb 1848 Date of death: 28 Apr 1848 Disease (transcribed): Ovarian dropsy. Disease (standardised): Oedema (Ovary) Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: As the body of this patient was not examined after death, the particulars of her case are not recorded. Body parts examined in the post mortem: The body was not examined at the request of friends Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Age: 38 Gender: Female Date of admission: 12 May 1869 Date of death: 14 May 1869 Disease (transcribed): Extravasation of blood on the surface of the brain. Granular kidneys Disease (standardised): Extravasation (Brain); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Leigh, William Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: This patient was reported to have fallen down in a fit about three weeks ago but no further history could be obtained. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: [No age stated] Gender: Female Date of admission: 24 Feb 1847 Date of death: 25 Feb 1847 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Diseased heart. Granular kidneys Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was admitted in a moribund state. It was reported that she had been greatly addicted to drinking. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 56 Gender: Female Date of admission: 10 Jun 1847 Date of death: 13 Jul 1847 Disease (transcribed): Adhesions of pleura. Pulmonary extravasation and hepatisation of lung. Pericarditis. Enlarged heart with great dilatation. Old peritonitis. Contracted liver. Diseased kidneys. Mucous membrane of stomach very vascular. Disease (standardised): Adhesions (Pleura); Disease (Lung); Pericarditis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Disease (Liver);Disease (Kidney) ; Disease (Stomach) Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This woman was admitted suffering from palpitation and dyspnoea, accompanied by cough and frequent vomiting, and some little oedema of the lower extremities. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 29 Gender: Female Date of admission: 07 Oct 1846 Date of death: 02 Jan 1847 Disease (transcribed): Empyema. Abscess in lung. Pneumonia. Scattered tubercles in lungs. Scrofulous bronchial glands. Gall stones. Ulceration of bowels connected with abscess of cellular tissue. Abscesses of both ovaries. Disease (standardised): Empyema (Lung); Abscess (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung); Gall stones (Gall Bladder); Ulcer (Intestines);Abscess (Intestines) ; Abscess (Ovary) Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: It appeared from the patient's account, that she was seized with rigors about the middle of September and since that time had suffered from cough and expectoration. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 50 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 May 1848 Date of death: 6 Jun 1848 Disease (transcribed): Operation for scirrhus of breast. Erysipelas. Pus in elbow joint. Flabby heart. Fluid blood. Diseased kidneys Disease (standardised): Cancer (Breast); Operation (Breast); Erysipelas (Skin); Suppuration (Elbow); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Tatum, Thomas Medical examination performed by: Copestake, Thomas Goodall Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: Admitted with a tumour occupying the right breast, she stated that it began five months ago as a small lump and not very painful, but gradually increased in size. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and upper extremity Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 51 Gender: Female Date of admission: 12 May 1847 Date of death: 26 Jun 1847 Disease (transcribed): Old adhesions of pleura. Flabby heart and contracted aortic valves. Ascites and peritonitis. Cirrhosis of liver. Large kidneys with numerous cysts. Disease (standardised): Adhesions (Pleura); Disease (Heart); Ascites (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Cirrhosis (Liver); Disease (Kidney);Cysts (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient reported that she had enjoyed tolerable health up to three or four months ago, when her abdomen became enlarged, and has gradually increased in size up to the present time. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 39 Gender: Female Date of admission: 27 May 1846 Date of death: 25 Aug 1846 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis pulmonalis. Pleuritis with sero-purulent effusion on left side. Old adhesions on right side. Very large vomicae containing pus. Old peritonitis in region of spleen. Mesenteric glands universally enlarged. Ulcers of small and large intestines. Scrofulous ulceration of mucous membrane of uterus. Large coagula with pus in their interior blocked up the iliac and femoral arteries in left side, having produced oedema of lung during life. Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pleurisy (Pleura); Suppuration (Pleura); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Enlarged (Mesenteric gland); Ulcer (Intestines);Tuberculosis (Uterus) ; Ulcer (Uterus) ; Coagula (Arteries) ; Oedema (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was admitted suffering from cough and dyspnoea, and general anasarca. She stated that she was quite well about three weeks ago, when the catamenia ceased rather suddenly and she began to cough and expectorate and to suffer from pain in the chest. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Grocer’s assistant Age: 25 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Nov 1875 Date of death: 3 Sep 1876 Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous disease of kidney. Necrosis of lumbar vertebrae and right hip joint Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Kidney); Necrosis (Spine); Necrosis (Hip) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Stirling, Edward Charles Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James Medical notes: This man stated that for two months he had had swelling in the right groin and had lost power in the legs. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, bladder and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 67 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Oct 1862 Date of death: 20 Oct 1862 Disease (transcribed): Stricture of urethra. Perineal section. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Section (Perineum); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship Medical notes: This man was admitted with an impermeable stricture of the urethra. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 60 Gender: Female Date of admission: 11 Jan 1847 Date of death: 17 Feb 1847 Disease (transcribed): Hydrothorax. Diseased heart. Ascites. Diseased liver and kidneys Disease (standardised): Hydrothorax (Pleura); Disease (Heart); Ascites (Abdomen); Disease (Liver); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This woman, an old nurse of the hospital, was admitted suffering from dropsy with disease of the heart and kidneys. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 31 Gender: Female Date of admission: 14 Apr 1847 Date of death: 21 Apr 1847 Disease (transcribed): Anasarca. Disease (hypertrophy) of the heart? Mottled kidneys? Disease (standardised): Oedema (Indeterminate); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: The body of the patient having been removed without examination, no history of the case is recorded. Body parts examined in the post mortem: The body was not examined at the request of friends Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 54 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Feb 1863 Date of death: 12 Feb 1863 Disease (transcribed): Abscess in prostate. Diseased kidneys Disease (standardised): Abscess (Prostate); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Braine, Francis Woodhouse Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship Medical notes: About nine months ago he perceived that his stream of water began to get smaller, and for the last few months he had had incontinence of urine, accompanied with aching pain in the region of the bladder. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 68 Gender: Male Date of admission: 20 May 1848 Date of death: 29 May 1848 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia with red hepatisation. Blood fluid. Diseased kidneys. Fatty heart. Fever? Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Lung); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Fever (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient reported that he had been taken suddenly ill seven days before admission with shivering and pain all over his body. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 27 Gender: Male Date of admission: 08 Sep 1847 Date of death: 26 Oct 1847 Disease (transcribed): Inflamed bladder with ulceration through its coats communication with extensive burrowing abscess, which produced disease of hip joint. Disease (standardised): Inflammation (Bladder); Ulcer (Bladder); Abscess (Bladder); Disease (Hip) Admitted under the care of: Tatum, Thomas Medical examination performed by: Gee, Adolphus John Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient was admitted in on account of a hard and very defined swelling in the left groin occupying a space of five or six inches in diameter. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Stableman Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 20 Jun 1879 Date of death: 3 Jul 1879 Disease (transcribed): (Old ulcer of leg). Tubercular pericarditis. Tubercle of lung. Cardiac and renal disease Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Leg); Tuberculosis (Heart); Pericarditis (Heart); Tuberculosis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was strange in manner and could give only a very imperfect account of himself. Eight months before admission he had received a blow on the left leg. Swelling and ulceration followed. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 7 Oct 1846 Date of death: 8 Nov 1846 Disease (transcribed): Old pleuritis. Tubercular deposits in both lungs and bronchial glands. Acute pericarditis. Ascites, with opaque tubercles in sub peritoneal cellular tissue. Kidneys congested and mucous membrane inflamed. Inflamed condition of mucous membrane of bladder. Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Pleura); Tuberculosis (Lung); Pericarditis (Heart); Ascites (Abdomen); Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Congestion (Kidney);Inflammation (Kidney) ; Inflammation (Bladder) Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: This patient stated that some five months ago he caught cold, accompanied by expectoration and some little pain in the chest ensued, and has continued more or less ever since. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: School girl Age: 16 Gender: Female Date of admission: 31 Oct 1866 Date of death: 4 Jan 1867 Disease (transcribed): Excision of knee. Amyloid disease. Acute nephritis Disease (standardised): Excision (Knee); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Nephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Ring, Edmund Cuthbert Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical notes: Two years previously she was attacked with swelling of the knee accompanied by pain. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Nurse Age: 80 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Jan 1871 Date of death: 14 Feb 1871 Disease (transcribed): Caries of vertebrae. Pelvis abscess. Wound of eyelid. Granular kidneys. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Abscess (Pelvis); Wound (Eyelid); Disease (Kidneys); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: 'This woman was brought to the hospital with a history of having fallen down in the street. On admission there was bruising of the hips & a small wound of eyelid. She had evidently been much neglected. Talked incoherently so that no trustworthy information could be obtained from her’ Post mortem notes: Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen