Abstract
Paul Langerhans is forever associated with the discovery of the pancreatic islets which bear his name. His numerous other contributions to anatomy, pathology, anthropology, and clinical medicine (particularly leprosy and tuberculosis)
are less known. In 1870 he joined the Kieperts, father and son, two noted German geographers, on an expedition to the Middle East. His clinical and anthropological findings from this journey appeared in the journal published by his
famous mentor, Rudolf Virchow. Langerhans later fell ill with tuberculosis and spent his last years on the island of Madeira, where he continued to investigate, practise medicine, and write.
are less known. In 1870 he joined the Kieperts, father and son, two noted German geographers, on an expedition to the Middle East. His clinical and anthropological findings from this journey appeared in the journal published by his
famous mentor, Rudolf Virchow. Langerhans later fell ill with tuberculosis and spent his last years on the island of Madeira, where he continued to investigate, practise medicine, and write.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-21 |
| Journal | Vesalius : acta internationales historiae medicinae |
| Volume | 9 |
| State | Published - 2003 |