Original scientific paper

Lionello Lenaz (1872-1939) – medical writer, scientist and practitioner

Juraj Sepčić ; Prof. emeritus, Sceučilište u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Amir Muzur ; Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Ante Škrobonja ; Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

The article attemps to shed light on the width of interests and professional skills of Rijeka physician Lionello Lenaz (1872-1939), and to warn about undeserved neglect of this medical writer, scientist, and practitioner. Demystifying leukemia, Lionello Lenaz particularly contributed to the advancement of haematology, while his studies on the cerebellar, extrapyramidal and vegetative systems enriched neurology. A biography and an overview of Lionello Lenaz’s publications are presented here as the results of research on his work.

Keywords

history of medicine; 20th century; ataxia; leukemia

Hrčak ID:

82272

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/82272

Publication date:

15.12.2006.

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