_Nov._ 2d. Miss B---- of C----, AEt. 22. A very evident fluctuation in
the abdomen, which was considerably distended, whilst the rest of her
frame was greatly emaciated. The presence of cough, hectic fever, and
other circumstances, made it probable that this apparent ascites was
caused by a purulent, and not a watery effusion. However it was
possible I might be mistaken; the Digitalis was therefore given, but
without any advantage.
The further progress of the disease confirmed my first opinion, and
she died consumptive.