Fœtus Which Had Been Expelled with the Membranes Entire

Fœtus Which Had Been Expelled with Membranes Entire

Specimen of an Entire Ovum Expelled at Fifth Month

Dr. Keiller exhibited a specimen of an entire ovum, which had been expelled prematurely about the fifth month. He had been called to see the patient (who was a servant) some time since; and as she was suspected of being in the family-way, he examined her breasts, and came to the conclusion that she was pregnant. She was taken prematurely in labour, had been sent to the Maternity Hospital, and s...

Fœtus with the Membranes Entire

Fœtus with the Membranes Entire

Exhibition of a Fœtus Thrown off during an Attack of Smallpox

Professor Simpson exhibited a five and a half months' foetus, which had been thrown off by a patient labouring under a severe attack of smallpox. The pustules were distinctly seen all over the foetus, especially on its back. With regard to the time a dead foetus is retained in utero, Prof. Simpson stated that three weeks generally suffices for expelling it; the membranes and placenta first unde...