The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Risus Sardonicus
A particular symptom of tetanus, characterised by grin-like facial spasms.
Category: Symptoms
Sub category: General
[DOC ID:2110] his risus
sardon:
sardonicus
on page (2)
[ID:2110] From: Dr John Young / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Lieutenant William Waddell (Captain Waddell of Crawhill) (Patient) / 6 December 1781 / (Incoming)
[DOC ID:2137] the spasm on page (1)
[ID:2137] From: Dr John Young / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Lieutenant William Waddell (Captain Waddell of Crawhill) (Patient), Dr John Young (Patient) / 27 January 1782 / (Incoming)
