Observations on the history, pathology, and treatment of cancerous diseases / by Oliver Pemberton.

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1858
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Credit: Observations on the history, pathology, and treatment of cancerous diseases / by Oliver Pemberton. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Lobstein ou infiltration of the optic thalamus by black matter.—Melanosis in the nervous system generally.—Velpeau on its presence in the mammary glands Page 13. Mode in which the vascular system is affected by melanosis.—On its presence in the thyroid gland, as observed by Alibert and Laennec.—In lymphatic glands.—In the muscular tissue.—In the fibrous tissue.—Breschet’s, Dr. Norris’, Sir A. Halliday’s, Cruveilhier’s, and the author’s illustrations of this . Page 14. Andral on the presence of melanosis in the bones.—Sir A. Halliday’s case . Page 15. Messrs. Cullen and Carswell on the same subject.—Absorption of the osseous texture by melanotic deposit.—Lobstein on infiltration of bone.—Mr. Prescott Hewett’s observations Page 17. Mr. Coote on deposit of melanotic tubercles in the diploe.—Mr. Stanley’s opinion of the character of melanotic deposit in bone.—Table of the relative frequency of the affection of the internal organs and the tissues generally by melanosis Page 17. Table in regard to age and sex.—Table in regard to primary seat. . Page 18. Frequency of melanosis in connexion with congenital marks.—Early age at which it may be developed.—Mr. Wardrop’s, Mr. Hancock’s, and Mr. Paget’s cases.—On the hereditary transmission of melanosis Page 19. Details of a case of melanosis observed by the author .... Pages 20—22. Details of a second case observed by the author Pages 22—24. Peculiarities of the progress of the melanotic tubercle.—Series of cases of melanosis showing, more particularly, the duration of the disease, the duration of life after operative interference, rate of recurrence in the cicatrix, and the appearance of secondary deposits Pages 25—34. Table showing the total duration from first appearance to termination . Page 34. Table showing the duration of life after operation Page 35. Table showing the cases and the period in which recurrence took place at the original seat, and the period also when secondary deposits manifested themselves externally Page 36. The nature of melanosis—Its microscopic appearance—Distinctions between melanosis and non-malignant melanosis of the skin .... Pages 37—38. Suggestions as to treatment Page 38.