Historical Clinicopathological Conference 2016 : Christina Olson
Other Titles
Historical Clinicopathological Conference: A Patient as ArtDescription
The woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, is the subject of the 2016 conference. Anna Christina Olson seemed to be a normal, healthy child until she began walking strangely as a toddler. This was the first manifestation of the condition that would affect her balance, mobility, and use of her hands until her death at the age of 74. Included are a description of the progressive loss of motor control experienced by Christina and Dr. Patterson's diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.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
Olson, ChristinaCharcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Famous Persons
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy
Historical Article