A case of abscess in the cerebellum and meningeal disease of the spinal cord : read before the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, November 25, 1861 / by B. E. Cotting.

  • Cotting, Benjamin Eddy, 1812-1897.
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1861
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Credit: A case of abscess in the cerebellum and meningeal disease of the spinal cord : read before the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, November 25, 1861 / by B. E. Cotting. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE BOSTON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JOURNAL. Vol. LXV. Thursday, December 12, 1861. No. 19. A CASE OF ABSCESS IN THE CEREBELLUM AND MENINGEAL DISEASE OF THE SPINAL CORD. tltead before the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, November 25th, 1861, by B. E. Cutting, M.D., of Roxbury, Associate Member.] _. As affections of the cerebellum, to say nothing of its proper func- tions, are involved in so much obscurity, the notes of a single case, rendered complete by a faithful autopsy, may not be unworthy of record. Eliza A. L. Aged 5 years. Born in St. Johns, N. B. At 1% months fell from a chair, and struck the head. Backward in speech and walking; in consequence, it was supposed, of the fall. Walked at 1^ years. At 2 years, had dysentery, with vomiting. Was long in regain- ing strength. At 3$ years, had severe inflammation of the throat. Recovered very slowly. Speech thick and indistinct ever afterwards. Wry- neck for eight or nine weeks. At 4| years, in Boston, attacked with scarlet fever, which culmi- nated in the first^week of July last. About the middle of July appeared very stupid, taking no no- tice of what was passing about her, not even of the death and funejarf of a younger child in the same room. However, when questioned, she returned sensible answers. This stupor had lasted ten or fifteen days, when abscesses broke and discharged from both ears. From this time she seemed brighter, and continued to im- prove ; began to sit up, and to gain flesh. August 17th, removed to Roxbury. At this time she walked like a beginner. When placed upon the feet, she complained that they were sore. Was carried out in a chair every day, and enjoy- ed the exercise and airing. Appetite ravenous lor bread and meat, but would not eat anything else. Slept all night, quietly. At times complained of pains in the limbs, and desired to have them rubbed. Constant and very offensive discharge from the tars. August 24th.—Vomited. This was followed by purging, which ceased on the following da v. Vol. Lxv.—No. ID