Item 233 - Mary Batchelor, 34, [Wife of] Packer

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Packer
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 8 May 1907
Date of death: 6 Aug 1907
Disease (transcribed): Splenomegaly. ‘Grave’ anaemia
Disease (standardised): Splenomegaly (Spleen); Anaemia (Immune system); Graves disease (Immune system)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Post mortem examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Medical notes: In November 1906 the patient had an attack of influenza and bronchitis and was in bed for three weeks. Since then she noted a yellow colour of the skin which gradually deepened.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, broncial glands, thymic remains, pericardium, heart, vessels, liver, gall bladder, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, gastro-intestinal tract, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, urinary organs, genital organs, uterus, ovaries, bones, popliteal vein and artery, liver, spleen and kidneys
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a