The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1143]: Case of Mrs Maclean of Coll, who has a menstrual disorder that Cullen attributes to a serious uterine condition.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1768] |
Letter from William Chalmers concerning the case of Mrs McLean, referred by Mr McLean of Coll (her husband). Consists of a covering letter and case note; the latter is signed by Chalmers and Thomas Livingston. She is a 56-year-old woman who has borne several children, and is suffering from menstrual problems, sickness and debility. | 10 December 1779 | |||
[DOC ID:4553]  |
Reply 'For Mrs Maclean'. Cullen suspects a schirrosity of the uterine system or ovaries, because of her continued menstruation after he believes it should have ceased. Comparison is made with the late Dr [James] Saunders' treatment of Mrs Innes of Muiryfauld. He recommends the use of Henbane Extract or of Cicuta. | 15 December 1779 | |||
People involved in this case
7 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 934] | Dr William Chalmers (Chambers) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 35] | Mrs Innes (of Muiriefauld, Muiryfold) |
| [PERS ID: 852] | Dr Thomas Livingston |
| [PERS ID: 3115] | Mr Hugh MacLean (McLean; of Coll) |
| [PERS ID: 3116] | Mrs Janet MacLean (McLean; of Coll) |
| [PERS ID: 596] | Dr James Kenneth Saunders |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Coll | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Writing | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Coll | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
