A Case of General Paralysis, with Examination of the Brain, Medulla Oblongata and Spinal Cord
- 1 January 1870
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Journal of Mental Science
- Vol. 15 (72) , 499-501
- https://doi.org/10.1192/s0368315x00233446
Abstract
This case was in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary under the care of Dr. Gairdner, who sent me for examination portions of the cerebral hemispheres, the pons Varolii, the medulla oblongata, and spinal cord. The following were the chief and most prominent symptoms:—Imperfect articulation and srvaying gait, characteristic of General Paralysis of the Insane, inequality of pupils, well marked delusion as to the origin of the disease; acquired habits of lying, swearinq, and stealing.Keywords
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