Valente, William A.2017-07-102017-07-102001http://hdl.handle.net/10713/6838The 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: 392-8en-USClaudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-54 A.D.--Death and burialCause of DeathDistonic DisordersFamous PersonsMushroom PoisoningHistorical ArticlePoster/PresentationNo