Case of a large bony tumor in the face completely removed by spontaneous separation. To which are added, observations upon some of the functions of the soft palate and pharynx / [John Hilton].

  • Hilton, John, 1804-1878
Date:
[1836?]
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Credit: Case of a large bony tumor in the face completely removed by spontaneous separation. To which are added, observations upon some of the functions of the soft palate and pharynx / [John Hilton]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Thomas Moore, aged 36, is a well-formed mail; and has en¬ joyed perfectly good health, with the exception of the local disease under which he has laboured, and the circumstances attending the separation of the tumor. The origin of this he describes in the following words.—“ About 23 years ago, “ a little pimple, like a wart, appeared just under my left ** eye, close to my nose. I scratched off the head of this “pimple; which formed a scab; and ever since there has “ been a growth from under that spot.11 The tumor, although slow in its growth and free from pain, gradually increased in size, became more conspicuous, and proceeded to produce extreme disfigurement of the face. The turbinated and cellular apparatus on the left side of the nose were destroyed; the septum nasi was pushed towards the right side, so as nearly to obliterate the right nostril; and the left orbit was thrust outwards. In a short time, the growth of the tumor displaced the inner wall of the orbit; and the globe of the eye, being then subjected to pressure, became the seat of most excruciating pain, though vision was very little impaired: the symptoms however continued; until, about 17 years ago, the globe, yielding to the pressure, burst, and gave exit to its fluid con¬ tents. The cicatrix of the cornea is still obvious, pointing out the part of the globe which gave way. This yielding of the globe was attended with very little