Leopold Auenbrugger: Camphor-Induced Epilepsy

Vol. 59, No. 1-2, 2008

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Leopold Auenbrugger: Camphor-Induced Epilepsy - Remedy for Manic Psychosis
J.M.S. Pearce

Emeritus Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK

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Eur Neurol 2008;59:105-107 (DOI: 10.1159/000109581)

Key Words

Auenbrugger
Camphor
Epilepsy
Psychosis
Diagnostic percussion

Abstract

Leopold Auenbrugger invented the art of diagnostic percussion. This paper recalls his use of camphor to induce epileptic fits, which were considered a remedy for psychosis. The initiation of the art of percussion by Auenbrugger is outlined, with a brief biographical sketch.

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J.M.S. Pearce
304 Beverley Road
Anlaby, East Yorks HU10 7BG (UK)

Article Information

Received: March 2, 2007
Accepted: March 9, 2007
Published online: October 11, 2007
Number of Print Pages : 3
Number of Figures : 2, Number of Tables : 0, Number of References : 14

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