H19 The bronze diabetic

Abstract Many works of art throughout the centuries have not only garnered intrigue, but also debate among physicians relating to a possible medical diagnosis depicted by artist. Representation both anatomy and disease with use votive offerings forms grotesque is well recognized. Such work was particularly prevalent in pieces produced during Hellenistic Age includes statuettes, anatomical replicas, coins other work. Diseases such as acromegaly, Gorlin syndrome, lymphoedema, neurofibromatosis ophthalmic disorders, others, been represented pieces. It had thought suppliants that presenting these Gods, Asclepius, Greek god medicine son Apollo, they could be cured from their ailments. An example an artistic piece representing individual small bronze statuette described ‘Statue Emaciated Man’ housed at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library Collection, Washington DC. statue measuring just 11.5 × 5 8.3 cm, date around first century Bc Ad. depicts gaunt young man sitting atop bench his left hand held limply apparently swollen right foot. has suggested this suffered lead poisoning. However, neuropathy typically symmetrical emaciation uncommon. A more common source poisoning ancient times wine drinking, used sweetener preservative. In addition, occupational exposure widely pottery, painting, smelting glass ceramics. explain three features emaciation, wrist drop foot diabetes mellitus. Diabetes recognized Egyptian manuscripts dating back 1500 commenting on ‘honey urine’. documented Apollonius Memphis 250 being credited for coining term ‘diabetes’. Insulin insufficiency can cause mainly through ketosis. The mellitus affect single nerves, radial nerve palsy resulting appearance apparent due Charcot joint, which result repetitive microtrauma-induced complications polyneuropathy. conclusion, we believe represents consistent ‘bronze diabetic’.