'She thought it was her change of life' : reporting cases of uterine polypi, uterine cancer, inversion of the uterus, and sub-peritoneal fibroid / by A. Vander Veer.

  • Vander Veer, A. (Albert), 1841-1929.
Date:
1890
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Credit: 'She thought it was her change of life' : reporting cases of uterine polypi, uterine cancer, inversion of the uterus, and sub-peritoneal fibroid / by A. Vander Veer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    sicians, who made an examination, but was unable to state positively what he believed to be the real trouble. February i, 1890, the doctor called at my office, desiring me to see his'mother at once. I did so the following day and found a sloughing fibroid protruding from the vulva, presenting the most offensive odor possible. The room had been kept thoroughly ventilated, but the odor was almost unbearable, and the patient seemed much distressed and in a very anxious con- dition of mind. She stated that she supposed for a long time that her flow had returned, and that she did not think there could be anything seriously wrong until the mass protruded from the vulva. Tne fibroid had its attachment to the anterior wall of the uterus, and, very curiously, rested between the cervix and posterior wall of the bladder. By passing the catheter into the latter viscus I obtained a very correct idea of the surroundings, and concluded to remove it with the chain dcraseur, which I did with little trouble. After removal the uterus returned to its position. She made an uninterrupted recovery, and is again able to care for her invalid husband. The point that I wish to present is this, that these cases are to be found all over the country, and that in some way and in some manner we should indicate to our patients the importance of their yielding to a more prompt examination, when such histories present as are here given. Our young women should be taught in our schools, academies and colleges, more on the subject of menstruation. They should learn more about their reproductive organs from chaste, moral and intelli- gent teachers. Mothers should know more of the functions of their own individual organs, and learn to teach their daughters. Finally, the profession should exercise more care in impressing upon young wives and mothers the knowledge that in so many cases they so sadly need, and not assume the care of patients who are so unwilling to have the necessary examination made. 28 Eagle Street.