On the granular cell found in ovarian fluid / by Thomas M. Drysdale, M.D.

  • Drysdale, Thomas M.
Date:
1873
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Credit: On the granular cell found in ovarian fluid / by Thomas M. Drysdale, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Accordingly, on the 14th of October, 1870,1 removed a cyst weighing, with the contained fluid, fifteen pounds, and of an un- usual character. The upper half of the cyst was very thin and of a serous nature. Below the umbilicus the cyst was much thicker and, descending to the pelvis, proved to be the right ovarium, hav- ing one large cyst filling the abdomen above, with an aggregation of very small cysts constituting the iliac and pelvic tumor. The peculiarity of this case consisted in the rupture, probably at an early period of the disease, and before I saw her, of the tunica propria, or albugineous coat of the ovary, leaving the peritoneal covering intact, and of sufficient strength to retain, not only the small portion of the ovarian secretion, but of the serum secreted by the peritoneal coat. This also accounted, in some measure, for the very rapid filling after each tapping. The ovary had a very large pedicle, was separated after the ap- plication of the clamp, and the patient had a rapid and highly favorable recovery. She has remained in good health since. '•'In conclusion let me add, my dear doctor, that it was your opinion that decided me to operate, and the result showed the value of your diagnosis.