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In fact, he was practically discommoded in no other way than by loss of vision, caused by pressure on the optic centers.

It was also stated that the retention of memory was remarkable, and, up to within two weeks of his death, the patient was able to memorize poems.

The amount of involvement discovered postmortem in cases similar to the preceding is astonishing.
At a recent pathologic display in London several remarkable specimens were shown.
Extensive Fractures of the Skull.

Jennings mentions an instance of extensive fracture of the skull, 14 pieces of the cranium being found.
The patient lived five weeks and two days after the injury, the immediate cause of death being edema of the lungs.

His language was incoherent and full of oaths.


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