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Man with mental disability and goitre
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Man with mental disability and goitre
Man with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter. Date: circa 1900
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Adult Development Generally Insanity Involving Leading Mental Mentally Patients Praecox Cretin Deficiency Deficient Dementia Goitre Thyroid
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the image of a man, believed to be suffering from both mental deficiency and goitre, circa 1900. Goitre, a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland, was often associated with cretinism, a term used to describe individuals with mental and physical impairments caused by iodine deficiency. The man's mental disability, whose specific diagnosis is undetermined, may have been a result of the thyroid deficiency leading to cretinism and impaired development. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with mental and physical disabilities during this era. The man's expression conveys a sense of sadness and melancholy, yet he maintains a dignified posture, reflecting the resilience and strength of the human spirit. His daughter, as seen in image 10192038, also appears to share similar physical features, suggesting a genetic link between the two. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the medical advancements that have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid deficiencies and mental disabilities, and the importance of compassion and understanding towards those affected.
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