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The common name, Wilms' tumor, is an eponym, referring to Dr. [[Max Wilms]], the German surgeon (1867-1918) and pathologist.<ref>[http://www.whonamedit.com/doctor.cfm/2109.html WhoNamedIt.com: Max Wilms]</ref> | The common name, Wilms' tumor, is an eponym, referring to Dr. [[Max Wilms]], the German surgeon (1867-1918) and pathologist.<ref>[http://www.whonamedit.com/doctor.cfm/2109.html WhoNamedIt.com: Max Wilms]</ref> | ||
This entity was popularised by Max Wilms in 1899, although prior descriptions had been published by Osler in 1814 and Birch-Hirschfeld in 1879. | This entity was popularised by Max Wilms in 1899, although prior descriptions had been published by Osler in 1814 and Birch-Hirschfeld in 1879.<ref name=radio> Wilms tumour. Dr Tim Luijkx and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia.org 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/wilms-tumour </ref> | ||
:* Max Wilms (1867-1918), surgeon; Heidelberg, Germany | :* Max Wilms (1867-1918), surgeon; Heidelberg, Germany | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Wilms' tumor was first described by Dr. Osler.
Historical Perspective
The common name, Wilms' tumor, is an eponym, referring to Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon (1867-1918) and pathologist.[1] This entity was popularised by Max Wilms in 1899, although prior descriptions had been published by Osler in 1814 and Birch-Hirschfeld in 1879.[2]
- Max Wilms (1867-1918), surgeon; Heidelberg, Germany
- Felix Victor Bisch-Hirschfeld (1842-1899), physician; Leipzig, Germany
- William Osler (1849-1919), physician; Montreal, Canada
References
- ↑ WhoNamedIt.com: Max Wilms
- ↑ Wilms tumour. Dr Tim Luijkx and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia.org 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/wilms-tumour