Woman with large thyroid tumor hanging from her chin
Alternative Title:
Case No. 3790
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date based on report of patient's surgery., Seventh Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital in Canton being that of the 31st of December, 1837, In: Chinese Repository, vol. 6, May 1837-April 1838, p. 438 June 19th. Sarcomatous tumor. Yang She, aged 20 of Hwanyuen, had a tumor pendulous from the chin and larynx. It commenced ten years since and the last years had been very cumbersome. The attachment beneath the chin was five inches in circumference. Centrally and horizontally it measured two feet three inches, and vertically three feet two inches. It extended below the umbilicus but not so as to rest in the lap; consequently its weight was sustained by the attachment, and the patient had to sit constantly in a bracing posture, to prevent its drawing down her head. The natural features were distorted, the cheeks being drawn tense by the weight of the tumor. The muscles on the back of the neck were preternaturally large, having been in constant action. A native practitioner had applied a ligature which remained sufficiently long to produce a permanent singular scar. Probably, while the ligature interrupted the flood of blood in the veins it did not compress the arteries, nor benumb the nerves: the pain must have been great and the result doubtful, had the destruction of the tumor been affected. Being in her fifth month the case was all the more critical. It was at this time determined to take a voyage to Japan; but whether she was apprized of this or not, or feared I might not return, she and her friends were urgent to have removed the tumor then, though the objection to it was distinctly stated. Perceiving the confidence of the patient and anxiety of her friends, with the appropriation of several medical gentlemen, I complied with her wishes and on the 21st June, the tumor was removed in 12 seconds, and the patient dressed and in bed in 20 minutes. With the exception of a single point the tumor, an inch in diameter, the tumor was as distinct from its surrounding parts, as an egg in its nest. Seldom has there been less apparent suffering from so serious an operation, as there was manifested by the young woman. The wound healed kindly without any unpleasant symptoms. Her first attempts to walk were awkward, having lost so much “ballast”. In one week the healing process had far advanced, when at my departure from Canton for Japan, Messrs. Cox and Anderson resident physicians most obligingly took charge of her and the preceding cases, and such others as were in the hospital, and required attention: they have also continued their assistance on each day for operations, weekly. In seventeen days she was discharged quite well. December 17th, she returned, bringing her robust little son, two months old. Her features were assumed very much their natural form. (...)”, and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Girl with large tumor of the buttocks. Not numbered by Dr. White C.J.B., 1914
Alternative Title:
Case No. 3000 and Lew Akin
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Sixth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital in Canton ending on the 4th of May 1837 In: Chinese Repository, vol. 6, May 1837 -- April 1838, p. 38: No 3000, Lew Akin, aged 12 years, of Tsunchun, a village of Shuntih district, and the only child of her affectionate parents, had a steatomatous tumor upon her right hip, of a magnitude that required the patient to lean forward when she walked, in order to preserve her balance. Her health appeared good, except that she was much emaciated. In ten days she had made surprising improvement under a generous diet. On the 27th of April the usual indemnity given by the parent, the tumor was removed in two minutes and fourteen seconds. Its circumference (exceeding that of her body) was two feet at the base and much larger at the middle, it was very slightly attached, and consisted of concentric layers of fatty substance separated from each other by a surrounding cerous membrane, till near the center it was found of a much firmer structure, resembling cartilage. (...) In one week the whole was so far healed that the child was able to walk in the room without pain to herself or injury to the wound. She is now in good health, more fleshly than ever before. Since the first twenty four hours after the operation she has experienced but little pain. The feelings of the father were particularly noticed by the spectators at the time of the operation. He was in the room, but the unsightly wound that presented, as the integuments retracted ten or twelve inches apart, the incision being about ten inches long, was too much for the father to witness without tears. He left the room, but the cry of his little daughter, when the needle was passed through the integuments in applying sutures, soon recalled him, as soon to retreat. His vigilance in his attention to his only child, continually, day and night, have strongly exhibited the strength of natural affections, equaled only by his gratitude for the relief afforded his daughter. I am greatly indebted to Lamqua, who has taken an admirable likeness of this little girl, and a good representation of the tumor. The more interesting cases that have been presented at the hospital, he has painted with equal success, and uniformly says that as there is no charge for “cutting”, he can make none for painting., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Buttocks, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Eye, Abnormalities, and Sick persons
Man seated with no right hand, mass on lower right abdominal wall, skin above is brown
Alternative Title:
Case No. 38149
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Abdomen, Cancer, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Abdomen, Cancer, and Sick persons
Man in profile with a mass on the left side of his face
Alternative Title:
Case No. 37999 and Chú Hí
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Sixteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital for the Year 1850 and 1851, printed at the office of the Chinese Repository, p. 22: No. 37999, November 4th, 1850, Glandular tumor, one and a half foot in circumference upon the side of the face. Chú Hí, aged 36, a small tradesman from the district of Sinhwui, had a glandular tumor under the left ear, extending over the cheek to the angle of the mouth, and as high as level with the eye. On the 9th of April, 1852, it was successfully removed, and by the aid of chloroform without pain to the patient., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Face, Cancer, and Sick persons
Man with red, white and black tumor hanging from back
Alternative Title:
Case No. 37998 and Kwán Kin
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Sixteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital for the Year 1850 and 1851, printed at the office of the Chinese Repository, p. 22: No. 37998, November 4th, 1850, Steatomatous tumor, three feet and a quarter in circumference, weighing thirteen and a quarter pounds. Kwán Kin, aged 46, a grocer of the district of Nánhai, had a steatomatous tumor of the above weight and dimensions hanging from his back. The base of the peduncular attachment was a foot in circumference, situated over the ribs of the right side, commencing near the edge of the scapula, and extending a little to the left of the spine and descended below the nates. The lower half was in a state of superficial ulceration, rendering the whole offensive from the constant discharge, as well as oppressive from magnitude. The operation being one of easy execution, was entrusted to Kwán Ato (Lam Qua’s nephew!), by whom it was performed with dexterity and success, in the presence of several gentlemen. In about two weeks the patient was discharged well, free from burden he had not been able to lay off day or night for twenty-two years., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Back, and Sick persons
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Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Arm, and Sick persons
Man with mass on right shoulder, some discoloration of his face
Alternative Title:
Case No. 36759
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Shoulder, and Sick persons
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Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Face, Cancer, and Sick persons
Man with a huge swelling of the middle finger of the left hand
Alternative Title:
Case No. 32186 and Kwang Su
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fifteenth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 11, 1859, p. 273: No. 32186: Tumor one foot in circumference surrounding the middle finger. Kwang Su, aged 41, a farmer of the district Singhwui, had a tumor surrounding the middle finger on his left hand, it formed a perfect sphere and measured one foot. There existed a varicose state of the veins of the arm. The venous arch on the back of the hand was twice its natural size. Under the influence of chloroform the tumor was removed by disarticulating the finger at the metacarpal joint. On dissection, the tumor was found to be of a glandular, or semi-cartilaginous structure, quite homogenous throughout, and adherent to the bone. The tip of the finger and its nail were just discernible. One artery, and the principal vein, both required a ligature. In about one month the wound healed, leaving him a useful hand., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Hand, Tumors, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fifteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital, Chinese Repository, vol. 11, 1850, p. 271: No. 31200, 30th April 1849, Steatomatous tumor, Shin Ko-hau, aged 32, of Pwanyü, a seller of poultry, has a steatomatous tumor situated on the inside of the right knee of six years growth. He was very emaciated, had a cadaverous expression of countenance, and the tumor over a foot circumference, was ulcerated at the apex. Along the ulcer extensive sloughing soon commenced, rendering it necessary to extirpate the tumor without delay, or healthy integument sufficient to form the flaps would not remain. Accordingly on the 9th May, it was removed, for the most part union by the first intention followed, and in a fortnight, the poor man, who a few weeks previous could move only with difficulty by the aid of a staff, and who himself regarded his case as hopeless, returned to his family perfectly well and happy., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Leg, Tumors, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Eighth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 7, 1838-1839, p. 99-102: No. 5119, April 11th, 1838. Large tumor. Woo Kinshing, aged 49, a fisherman from Shihszetow, near the Bogue, ten years since had a small tumor, just below the clavicle on the left side. It had now attained a great magnitude resembling in figure a tenor viol. Superiorly it extended over the shoulder to the spine of the scapula and from the acromion process to the trachea, and from the axilla to the sternum, and as low as the breast, carrying that gland down before it. The circumference at the base was three feet three inches! (...) It was very vascular, especially the upper portion of it, which was in an inflamed and an ulcerated state, and the principal vein that returned the blood of the tumor -- near the clavicle -- when distended with blood from a pressure upon it, was apparently half an inch diameter. There was a deep longitudinal fissure, and ulcers at several points, from which there was a constant discharge, of blood, lymph and pus. The weight of it had become extremely burdensome, and several times a day the patient experienced severe paroxysms of pain, causing him to groan aloud, at which times he had laid the tumor upon the floor, and reclined himself upon it. In this position he spent the principal part of his time day and night. His countenance and furrowed brow expressed unequivocally the calamity he suffered. His friends were much delighted on being told that it probably could be removed with safety but the old man (49?!), had been too long accustomed to expressions of suffering to yield to those of joy, and in his feeble condition was less sanguine probably in the feasibility to separating him from his old companion. He desired to return to his family for a few days previous to residing in the hospital (...). On the 23rd of April he returned. Having undergone half a month’s preparatory treatment, on the 2nd of May, assisted as usual in cases of magnitude, by Messrs Cox and Jardine, and several other friends, the operation was performed. (...) He soon revived and the tumor was immediately after laid upon the floor (...) The tumor consisted of an almost cartilaginous mass, and at points it was firmly united by a tendinous band, nearly ossified in some places, and was of a very white color. And it was estimated by the best judges that the loss of blood was about two pounds. On the 19th of June the old gentleman was discharged in perfect health, forming a great contrast with his former emaciated appearance., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Cancer, Chest, Tumors, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Eighth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 7, 1838-1837, p. 97: No. 4606, Gourd-shaped tumor, December 18th, 1837. Kwan Nanking, aged 42, of Nanhae, also of lymphatic temperament had a tumor pendulous from his left side immediately over the hip joint, precisely resembling a gourd. Its bulbous portion was about one foot circumference, and its neck four or five inches long, and the circular attachment of its peduncle about two inches diameter. Its lower part was in an ulcerated state. On the 28th of February it was removed and the patient was presently well. Its singular form and attachment entitle it to notice., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Hip joint, Diseases, and Sick persons
Boy with a deformed right leg and four fingers on his right hand. Blue rope around his waist
Description:
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Leg, Abnormalities, Hand, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fifteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital for the years 1847-1848, Chinese Repository, 1850, p. 270: No. 30563, Feb 19th 1849, Malignant fungoid tumor. Lí AkÍ, aged 54, of the district of Shunteh, had a tumor situated in the lumbar region and adhering to the spinuous processes. It was of thirteen years growth and fourteen inches in circumference. Though ulcerated and of fungoid appearance, it was not suspected of a malignant nature. The original tumor was removed; a second operation was performed, removing every trace of the disease, when in parts contiguous and before apparently healthy, it soon returned with increased malignity.”, and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Chinese Repository, vol. 5, 1836-1837, Fifth Ophthalmic Report: p. 457, No 2231. Nov 21st Congenital tumor. Wang Ke-King, aged 27 is the son of a respectable tea broker, resident in Canton. The history of the tumor is as follows: It was observed at the birth of the child that the nates of the right side were unusually large, ‘a little fat’ as his nurse expressed it. The child did not attract particular attention until eight years old, when the preternatural enlargement had become conspicuous. Till within a few years the growth was gradual, but for the last four years its increase has been rapid, and it is now nearly one third of the weight if the man. It is suspended apparently by fibrous bands, from the first of the last ribs on the back, the spinous processes and ilium, and nates. Its attachment covers a surface of about a square foot. The tumor extends a little below the knees. (...) The weight is variously estimated from 60 to 100 pounds. When the man sits down the tumor forms a circular cushion which elevates him six inches or more in his chair. It is relaxed according to the weather is hot or cold. In the morning the skin is corrugated upon its surface. The color of the skin upon the tumor, and a few inches upon the back and down the thighs is of a dark color, resembling a mole. There are masses somewhat distinct, which appear glandular. It is free from pain, and the young man has enjoyed good health. He is of a nervous temperament, all his motions quick, and very sensitive of the slightest touch. When he came to the hospital there was a large sore, formed by lying upon the right hip, and the callous and dead skin resembled thick leather. (...) The integument is distinct from the tumor [after the incision]. Of the feasibility and desirableness of removing the tumor, I have no further doubt, and am corroborated in the opinion of the gentlemen, among whom are Scotch, French, English surgeons who have examined the case, and in whose discrimination and judgment I have great confidence. Previous, to the incision, the main objection to an operation was the unwillingness of his wife; the removal now seems more formidable to the man himself. Whether it shall be attempted or not, depends upon him and his relations to determine., From Peter Parker’s journal: “Case Study from Peter Parker's Journal, (no date provided). "Man, aged 27. Weight of tumor, nearly one third of the weight of the man. Weight estimated variously from 60 to 100 pounds. When the man sits down, the tumor forms a chair or cushion, which elevates him 6 inches or more from his chair. It is relaxed according as the weather is hot or cold. Of the feasibility and desirability of removing the tumor, I have no further doubt. The main objection to the operation, on the part of the patient and his friends, was the unwillingness of his wife. The patient was not operated on. Later when this patient died, an attempt was made to secure a necropsy, but this was not obtainable.", and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Buttocks, Tumors, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Scrotum, Cancer, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fifteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital in Canton for the years 1848 and 1849, in Chinese Repository, vol. 11, 1850 : No. 32222. Large scirrhus of the breast of a young man. Fung Pih-hú, aged 20, of the district of Sinhwui had a scirrhus affection of the right mamma of six years growth. The young man was emaciated, extremities oedeomatous, countenance cadaverous; the breast had been long ulcerated and was beginning to slough, and it was manifest that if space would be found sufficient for the scalpel to pass between his disease and the grave, it must be without delay. Notwithstanding the thermometer ranged at 90° and upwards with a desire of affording him his only chance of recovery, on the 4th of July I proceeded to the operation, not without apprehension lest he might not survive. The gland was extirpated in about one minute, and the arteries secured as speedily as practicable. It measured 23 inches in circumference, and weighed a little short than three pounds. There was no sufficient healthy integument to cover the base when removed, and a space of two inches in breadth at the widest part between the flaps, required to be healed by granulations. The patient rallied remarkably well. The oedema subsided entirely in a few days, the general health improved, and in six weeks the patients was discharged comparatively well., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Breast, Cancer, and Sick persons
Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Twelfth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 13, 1844, p. 305: March 13th, Steatomatous tumor, Wáng I, aged 48 of Nánhái, with a tumor more than a foot round at the base, situated at the course of the linea alba, between the umbilicus and sternum. It commenced more than twenty two years ago, and for nearly a year had been in an ulcerated state fungoid and fetid state. The tenseness of the skin allowed it but slight motion, and as it was uncertain how deep it extended, the only chance of prolonging his life was to extirpate it. Assisted by Drs. Marjoribanks and O’Sullivan, it was removed. It was found to originate from the lingua alba and the fascia of the rectus muscles -- to which it adhered by a broad base, and which were distinctly seen after the operation. In little more than a month he was discharged cured., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Subject (Name):
Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
Subject (Topic):
Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Abdomen, Cancer, and Sick persons
