Description
The 7th annual conference presentation focused on the Roman emperor, Claudius, whose death occurred a mere 12 hours after onset of the initial symptoms of physical distress. Included are a medical history and description of his deterioration during the course of his brief illness. Dr. Valente’s diagnosis is Amanita mushroom poisoning accompanied by congenital dystonia.Alterative Diagnosis: Atherosclerosis. Reference: Valente WA, et al. Am] Med 2002; 112: 392-8
Sponsors
University of Maryland, Baltimore. School of MedicineVA Maryland Health Care System (U.S.)
University of Maryland, Baltimore. School of Medicine. Medical Alumni Association
Kramer, Morton D., M.D.
Keyword
Cause of DeathDistonic Disorders
Famous Persons
Mushroom Poisoning
Historical Article
Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-54 A.D.--Death and burial