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with blood. Tolerably large lymph glands are also to be found in 

 the flank; observe whether these are engorged with blood and of 

 a color varying from red to black. In some cases but little change 

 occurs in these superficial lymph glands. 



Next cut into the abdomen and expose the stomach, liver, in- 

 testines, etc. Before displacing any of the organs observe whether 

 there are any hemorrhages on the inner surface of the walls of 

 the abdomen; note whether the intestines, large or small, show 

 any spots of hemorrhages. In the acute type of cholera it is not 

 uncommon to find portions of the small intestines thickly covered 

 with small points of hemorrhage; and more frequently quite 

 large "blood-shot" spots on the large intestines, and in the fatty 

 membrane which binds together the intestinal coils. The outer 

 coat of the stomach, in some cases, is also the seat of hemor- 



rig. 2. Ulcerations of large intestines. 



(1) Shows diffuse infiammation. 



(2) "Button" ulcers in blind gut. 



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rhages. The spleen may be enlarged and softened, or may be about 

 normal size and show small blood spots on the surface, especially 

 on the under surface. 



