Two vintage medical illustrations of a human brain with a large tumor.
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This image presents two detailed anatomical illustrations, likely from a historical medical text. Both illustrations depict a human brain, but with significant pathological changes. The brains appear to be cut open, revealing internal structures and a large, irregular growth. **Left Illustration:** The brain is shown in a sagittal section. A massive, bulbous growth occupies a large portion of the brain, distorting its normal shape. The growth appears to be composed of multiple irregular masses, with a rough, uneven surface. The surrounding brain tissue is compressed and distorted by the growth. The illustration is rendered in a detailed, engraved style, with careful attention to texture and shading. **Right Illustration:** This illustration shows a cross-section of the brain. The growth is visible as a large, irregular mass occupying a significant portion of the brain. The surrounding brain tissue is compressed and distorted. The illustration is rendered in a similar detailed, engraved style as the left illustration. Both illustrations are accompanied by text labels in a historical script, likely describing the case or the pathology. The overall impression is of a detailed and informative medical illustration, likely intended for educational or diagnostic purposes. The style and subject matter suggest that the image is from the 18th or 19th century.


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