Historical Clinicopathological Conference 2004 : Heinrich Schliemann
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Historical Clinicopathological Conference: Heinrich SchliemannDescription
The 2004 conference investigated the death of Heinrich Schliemann, pioneer in archaeology, who suffered from recurring ear aches and intermittent deafness for which he occasionally sought medical advice. His health history, treatment for his ear ailments, and final days traveling from Paris to Naples where he collapsed and died are discussed. Dr. Staecker concludes that the cause of death was due to a temporal lobe abscess.Alterative Diagnosis: Post-operative meningitis. Reference: Staecker H, et al. The Pharos 2006; 69: 12-18
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
Schliemann, Heinrich, 1822-1890--Death and burialBrain Abscess
Cause of Death
Ear Canal--surgery
Famous Persons
Historical Article