On leptomeningiomas (endotheliomas) of the spinal cord

The Early Diagnosis of Spinal Tumours

“…These points require further comment. Meningiomas are found most often in middle-age, and when they occur in the spine women are affected twice as often as men (Learmonth, 1927); this group of patients not being represented in the section of the population from which our cases are drawn thus accounts for their absence in this series.…”

The Early Diagnosis of Spinal Tumours

“…These points require further comment. Meningiomas are found most often in middle-age, and when they occur in the spine women are affected twice as often as men (Learmonth, 1927); this group of patients not being represented in the section of the population from which our cases are drawn thus accounts for their absence in this series.…”

Neurosurgery in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary C. 1920– C. 1940: Knowledge, Skills and Styles

“…Whilst under the tutelage of Adson, Learmonth undertook research on the pathology of tumours of the spinal cord, in particular leptomeningiomas, the subject of his subsequent thesis. 58 He examined the pathology of these tumours and their histological structures. Through following Adson's patients, he was able to recognise the presentation of the disease and become competent in its surgical treatment.…”

“…53 He felt 'much indebted to Dr Adson' for the opportunities and teaching he was given. 58 After returning to ARI in 1932, Learmonth performed laminectomies for spinal tumours and Von Recklinghausen's neurofi bromatosis, [19][20][21][22][23] and diagnosed and removed a leptomeningioma of the spinal cord. 20 Another area of research that interested Learmonth was the sympathetic nervous system.…”

The Early Diagnosis of Spinal Tumours

“…These points require further comment. Meningiomas are found most often in middle-age, and when they occur in the spine women are affected twice as often as men (Learmonth, 1927); this group of patients not being represented in the section of the population from which our cases are drawn thus accounts for their absence in this series.…”

Neurosurgery in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary C. 1920– C. 1940: Knowledge, Skills and Styles

“…Whilst under the tutelage of Adson, Learmonth undertook research on the pathology of tumours of the spinal cord, in particular leptomeningiomas, the subject of his subsequent thesis. 58 He examined the pathology of these tumours and their histological structures. Through following Adson's patients, he was able to recognise the presentation of the disease and become competent in its surgical treatment.…”

“…53 He felt 'much indebted to Dr Adson' for the opportunities and teaching he was given. 58 After returning to ARI in 1932, Learmonth performed laminectomies for spinal tumours and Von Recklinghausen's neurofi bromatosis, [19][20][21][22][23] and diagnosed and removed a leptomeningioma of the spinal cord. 20 Another area of research that interested Learmonth was the sympathetic nervous system.…”

The Early Diagnosis of Spinal Tumours

“…These points require further comment. Meningiomas are found most often in middle-age, and when they occur in the spine women are affected twice as often as men (Learmonth, 1927); this group of patients not being represented in the section of the population from which our cases are drawn thus accounts for their absence in this series.…”

Neurosurgery in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary C. 1920– C. 1940: Knowledge, Skills and Styles

“…Whilst under the tutelage of Adson, Learmonth undertook research on the pathology of tumours of the spinal cord, in particular leptomeningiomas, the subject of his subsequent thesis. 58 He examined the pathology of these tumours and their histological structures. Through following Adson's patients, he was able to recognise the presentation of the disease and become competent in its surgical treatment.…”

“…53 He felt 'much indebted to Dr Adson' for the opportunities and teaching he was given. 58 After returning to ARI in 1932, Learmonth performed laminectomies for spinal tumours and Von Recklinghausen's neurofi bromatosis, [19][20][21][22][23] and diagnosed and removed a leptomeningioma of the spinal cord. 20 Another area of research that interested Learmonth was the sympathetic nervous system.…”