Hakaru Hashimoto
Hakaru Hashimoto 橋本 策 (1881 – 1934) was a Japanese medical practitioner.
The logo of the Japan Thyroid Association consists of the portrait of Dr.Hashimoto in honour of accomplishments (1958)
Biography
- Born 5 May 1881 Midai, Japan
- 1907 – Kyushu University medical school
- Joined family practice
- Died 9 January 1934
Medical Eponyms
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis (1912)
Major Publications
- Hashimoto H. Zur Kenntnis der lymphomatösen Veränderung der Schilddrüse (Struma lymphomatosa). Archiv für klinische Chirurgie. 1912;97:219-248.
Key Medical Attributions
Controversies
References
- Sawin CT. The heritage of Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto (1881-1934). Endocrine Journal. 2002;49:399-403.
eponym
the person behind the name
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