Lesions Collection (#2)

Typhoid nodules, light micrograph
Typhoid nodules, coloured light micrograph. Section through a lymph node of a patient with typhoid, showing macrophages (large cells, pink) forming typhoid nodules

Nerve demyelination, TEM
Nerve demyelination. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a Schwann cell and a nerve fibre, showing the early collapse of its myelin sheath

Loss of lung tissue, X-ray
Lung cavities. Coloured chest X-ray showing large cavities (dark red) in the lungs of a patient in a case of Wegeners granulomatosis

Fungal infections, Artwork. Colonies of fungi on a petri dish with examples of fungal skin infections. In the background are fungal hyphae (filaments)

Powdery scab infection, light micrograph
Powdery scab infection. Light micrograph of a section through a potato infected with powdery scab (Spongospora subterranea), showing pustules and spores. S

Fungal skin infection, artwork
Fungal skin infection. Artwork of clumps of fungal hyphae (brown), representing an infection of the skin by a fungus. In humans, this is invariably a dermatophyte

Rabbit in late stages of Myxomatosis showing swelling around eyes, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-89 Rabbit in late stages of Myxomatosis showing swelling around eyes Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Lesions: From Boerhaave to Modern Medicine" Lesions, a term encompassing various types of tissue damage or abnormalities, have long fascinated medical professionals and researchers. One notable figure in the field was Herman Boerhaave, whose contributions revolutionized our understanding and their implications. Accidents can often lead to characteristic and significant lesions. The vividly depicted "Lesions caracteristiques et principales lesions du scorbut" lithograph showcases the effects of scurvy on the body. Similarly, "Lesions caracteristiques de la meningite tuberculeuse" lithograph highlights the distinct lesions associated with tuberculous meningitis. Chronic conditions like myelitis also leave profound marks on affected individuals. Through color lithographs such as "Lesions graves de la moelle epiniere dans la myelite chronique, " we gain insight into the severe spinal cord lesions seen in chronic myelitis patients. Boerhaave's groundbreaking work extended beyond lesion studies; he even delved into hysteric women's treatment at Leyden Hospital. His observations shed light on how certain psychological factors could manifest as physical symptoms and result in specific lesions. In different parts of the world, diseases like tuberculosis continue to afflict individuals today. A poignant example is seen in an image from Northern Mariana Islands depicting two men suffering from tuberculosis-related lesions—a reminder that these conditions persist despite medical advancements. Diabetes can also cause organic alterations and lesions during its advanced stages, as illustrated by another captivating color lithograph titled "Alterations et lesiones organiques a la derniere periode du diabete. " Pulmonary diseases are notorious for leaving distinctive marks within lung tissues. The vibrant lithograph called "Lesions caracteristiques de la phthisie pulmonaire" visually captures these characteristic pulmonary lesion patterns associated with tuberculosis.