Francis Xavier Dercum
Encyclopedia
Francis Xavier Dercum was an American
physician who first described the disease Adiposis dolorosa
(also known as Dercum's disease). He was a noted neurologist
and specialised in treating nervous and mental disorders. He treated Ima Hogg
for three years, beginning in 1918.
United States
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physician who first described the disease Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa, also known as Dercum's Disease is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful lipomas. These lipomas mainly occur on the trunk, the upper arms and upper legs. The diagnosis of Dercum's disease implies a long, chronic pain syndrome of debilitating nature...
(also known as Dercum's disease). He was a noted neurologist
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology, and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.Neurology is the medical specialty related to the human nervous system. The nervous system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A specialist...
and specialised in treating nervous and mental disorders. He treated Ima Hogg
Ima Hogg
Ima Hogg , known as "The First Lady of Texas", was an American philanthropist, patron and collector of the arts, and one of the most respected women in Texas during the 20th century. Hogg was an avid art collector, and owned works by Picasso, Klee, and Matisse, among others...
for three years, beginning in 1918.
Works
- A Textbook on Nervous Diseases, 1895
- Rest, Mental Therapeutics, Suggestion, 1903
- Hysteria and accident compensation: Nature of Hysteria and the Lesson of the Post-Litigation Results, 1916
- A Clinical Manual of Mental Diseases, 1917
- Rest, Suggestion, and Other Therapeutic Measures in Nervous and Mental Diseases, 1917
- The Biology of the Internal Secretions, 1924
External links
- The Dercum Society at www.dercumsociety.com