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Cranial nerves and the pituitary gland and stalk

Lithograph plate from Cruveilhier’s “Anatomie Pathologique du Corps Humain” shows pearled tumors of the skull base (epidermoid tumors) involving all the cranial nerves and the pituitary gland and stalk (Cruveilhier 1829-1853). (Image edited by Dr. Douglas J Lanska to improve exposure and contrast, and to correct a color cast. Public domain.)