Did Akhenaten Suffer from Marfan's Syndrome?

Burridge, Alwyn Louise

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“…Although some of his at least 6 children with at least 5 wives might perhaps have had extraconnubial parentage, it is most unlikely (but not impossible of course) that all of them did (François and Cilliers, 2011). For further reading see also: Bearn (1975), Burridge (1995), London (1987), Thron (1966), Nunn (1996), and Strachan and Walker (2010). …”

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Genetics in the art and art in genetics

Bukvić

Elling

2015

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Genetics in the art and art in genetics

Bukvić

Elling

2015

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“…A useful model for discussion is Marfan syndrome, a familiar genetic disorder that has been postulated to have afflicted Abraham Lincoln (Schwartz, 1964), Italian violin virtuoso Niccolo' Paganini (Schoenfeld, 1978), and even the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (Burridge, 1996). Disproportionately long limbs and short torso are common, but it was not until 1896 that a relatively unknown French physician described a 5‐year‐old girl at the meeting of the Société Médicale des Hôpitaux de Paris (Marfan, 1896).…”

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The observation of art and the art of observing individuals with physical differences

Mangione

2021

American J of Med Genetics Pt C

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Astute observation is a fundamental skill in medical care because not only it is crucial for the detection of patients' emotions (which is a prerequisite for empathy) but also it can often yield diagnoses at first sight. The Germans call this technique "augenblickdiagnose," and indeed, gestalt diagnosis together with systematic review is used by dysmorphologists to identify syndromes. Artists have traditionally excelled at skilled observation since it is necessary for realistic portrayal of the human form.Thus, not surprisingly, they have also often depicted syndromes and defects in artworks, decades or even centuries earlier than their medical counterparts' description.Although physicians should avoid overdiagnosing or medicalizing what may be ethnic variations, personality traits, or just artistic style, this commentary will review how syndromes and various physical differences have been represented in artworks. It will

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“…Marfan's sufferers tend towards being taller than average, with a long, thin face, and elongated skull, overgrown ribs, a funnel or pigeon chest, and larger pelvis, with enlarged thighs and spindly calves. The syndrome does not result in any lack of intelligence or sterility [28,29].…”

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Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity

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Markatos

Nikolaou

et al. 2018

International Orthopaedics (SICOT)

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Congenital anomalies of the limbs have been observed since ancient human civilizations, capturing the imagination of ancient physicians and people. The knowledge of the era could not possibly theorize on the biologic aspects of these anomalies; however, from the very beginning of civilization the spiritual status of people attempted to find a logical explanation for the existence of such cases. The next logical step of the spiritual and religious system of the ancients was to correlate these anomalies with the Gods and to attribute them to a different level of existence in order to rationalize their existence. In these settings, the mythology and religious beliefs of ancient civilizations comprised several creatures that were related to the observed congenital anomalies in humans. The purpose of this historic review is to summarize the depiction of congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity, to present several mythological creatures with resemblance to humans with congenital anomalies of the limbs, to present the atmosphere of the era concerning the congenital anomalies, and to theorize on the anomaly and medical explanation upon which such creatures were depicted. Our aim is to put historic information in one place, creating a comprehensive review that the curious reader would find interesting and enjoyable.

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Did Akhenaten Suffer from Marfan's Syndrome?

Cited by 3 publications

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Genetics in the art and art in genetics

Genetics in the art and art in genetics

The observation of art and the art of observing individuals with physical differences

Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity

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