Edema Collection

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - Odditorium
Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Human Automobile Tyre - Wilber H. Roden ( Edema ) is inflated with an ordinary air pump to three times his normal size! Odditorium at The New York Worlds Fair of 1940

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Portrait, Gerard Edema, Artist, Sitter, Attributed, Mary Beale
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Portrait of Gerard Edema, Artist, Sitter, Attributed to, Mary Beale, Gerard Edema, British, Barrow, Suffolk baptised 1633-1699 London, Dutch, Friesland or Amsterdam ca

Oudemas or edemas erupting on a cabbage leaf. The cause is not know but is probably physiological

Lingua corneana, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Lingua corneana. Herb used in burn treatment and to heal edema. Manuscript 1591, folio 22, verso. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Herba luca, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Herba luca. Herb used for fever and edema treatment. Manuscript 1591, folio 23, verso. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Oedema of larynx, artwork C016 / 6529
Oedema of larynx. Artwork of a transverse (axial) section through a larynx (seen from above) with and without swelling. The bottom image shows a healthy larynx

Oedema of larynx, artwork C016 / 6528
Oedema of larynx. Artwork of a vertical (coronal) section through a larynx, showing oedema (swelling caused by fluid accumulation)

Oedema of larynx, artwork C016 / 6530
Oedema of larynx. Artwork of sections through a larynx with and without swelling. The bottom image shows a healthy larynx in transverse (axial) section from above

Urticating Hairs of a Tarantula
Urticating hairs. Scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of the urticating hairs of the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Urticating Hair of Tarantula Spider (SEM)
Urticating hair. Scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of the urticating hair of the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Oedema of the hand C015 / 3430
Oedema of the hand. Close-up of swollen skin on the hand of a woman. Oedema is an abnormal swelling due to an accumulation of fluid in the body tissues

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4438
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (red)

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4436
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (centre right)

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4437
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (orange)

Eczema, SEM
Eczema, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Eczema is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin

Chronic liver disease, CT scan
Chronic liver disease. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through the abdominopelvic region of a 58-year-old patient with a history of hepatitis C

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"Exploring the Enigma of Edema: From Historical Artworks to Mysterious Phenomena" Step into the world of edema, a condition that has intrigued artists, scientists, and even oddity enthusiasts throughout history. Dating back to October 25, 1810, Thomas Rowlandson's satirical masterpiece "Dropsy Courting Consumption" sheds light on the societal impact of this ailment. The artwork captures the delicate dance between two diseases as they court their victims. Delving further into artistry, Gerard Edema's portrait attributed by Mary Beale showcases an artist and sitter collaboration that immortalizes the enigmatic nature of edema. The intricate details in these drawings and prints offer a glimpse into its visual manifestations. Moving beyond artistic interpretations, we encounter scientific curiosities such as Oudemas or edemas erupting on a cabbage leaf. Although their cause remains unknown but likely physiological in nature, these peculiar occurrences serve as reminders of how nature can surprise us with its mysteries. Venturing deeper into medical illustrations like "Lingua corneana" and "Herba luca, " we witness how edema affects various parts of our bodies. These artworks provide invaluable insights for researchers striving to unravel the complexities surrounding this condition. One particular focus lies in understanding laryngeal edemas depicted in artworks C016/6529-6530. These captivating pieces shed light on the challenges faced by individuals afflicted with this specific type of swelling within their vocal cords. Intriguingly contrasting our exploration is a detour towards tarantulas' urticating hairs—an unexpected connection to edema indeed. Ripleys Believe-it-or-not presents Anato Hayes' Odditorium featuring microscopic images revealing tarantula spiders' urticating hair structures under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). While seemingly unrelated at first glance, it serves as a reminder that nature holds countless surprises waiting to be unraveled.