Ludwig von Buhl
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Ludwig von Buhl was a German pathologist born in Munich
.
He studied medicine in Munich
and Vienna
, and in 1847 was habilitated as a lecturer of pathological
anatomy
and microscopy
at the University of Munich. In 1850 he was appointed associate professor, and in 1854 he succeeded Karl Thiersch
(1822-1895) as university prosector
. In 1859 he was appointed professor of general pathology and pathological anatomy in Munich, where in 1875 he became director of the pathological institute. Two of his better known assistants were Ernst Schweninger
(1850-1924) and Wilhelm Heinrich Erb
(1840-1921).
With Max Pettenkofer
(1818-1901) and Carl von Voit
(1831-1908), he was co-founder of the biological
journal, Zeitschrift für Biologie. His best known written work was the 1872 Lungenentzündung, Tuberkulose und Schwindsucht (Inflammation of the Lungs; Tuberculosis
and Consumption), which was later translated into English and Russian.
Buhl is remembered for his work with infectious diseases, particularly pioneer research of miliary tuberculosis
. His name is associated with "Buhl's disease", a rare disorder of newborns that he first described in 1861. This disease is defined as an acute parenchymatous fatty degeneration of the liver
, kidney
, or heart
, combined with hemorrhages into the various organs.
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
.
He studied medicine in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
and Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, and in 1847 was habilitated as a lecturer of pathological
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
anatomy
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
and microscopy
Microscopy
Microscopy is the technical field of using microscopes to view samples and objects that cannot be seen with the unaided eye...
at the University of Munich. In 1850 he was appointed associate professor, and in 1854 he succeeded Karl Thiersch
Karl Thiersch
Karl Thiersch, also spelled Carl Thiersch , was a German surgeon born in Munich. His father was educationist Friedrich Thiersch, his father-in-law was renowned chemist Justus von Liebig...
(1822-1895) as university prosector
Prosector
A prosector is a person with the special task of preparing a dissection for demonstration, usually in medical schools or hospitals. Many important anatomists began their careers as prosectors working for lecturers and demonstrators in anatomy and pathology....
. In 1859 he was appointed professor of general pathology and pathological anatomy in Munich, where in 1875 he became director of the pathological institute. Two of his better known assistants were Ernst Schweninger
Ernst Schweninger
Ernst Schweninger was a German physician who developed the Schweninger method, a reduction of obesity by the restriction of fluids in the diet.-Biography:...
(1850-1924) and Wilhelm Heinrich Erb
Wilhelm Heinrich Erb
Wilhelm Heinrich Erb was a German neurologist who was a native of Winnweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate.- Academic career :...
(1840-1921).
With Max Pettenkofer
Max Joseph von Pettenkofer
Max Joseph von Pettenkofer , Bavarian chemist and hygienist, was born in Lichtenheim, near Neuburg an der Donau, now part of Weichering. He was a nephew of Franz Xaver Pettenkofer , who from 1823 was surgeon and apothecary to the Bavarian court and was the author of some chemical investigations on...
(1818-1901) and Carl von Voit
Carl von Voit
Carl von Voit was a German physiologist and dietitian.Von Voit was born in Amberg. From 1848 to 1854 he studied medicine in Munich and Würzburg; habilitation in 1857 at the University of Munich, professor of physiology since 1860, as well as curator of the physiological collection.Carl von Voit is...
(1831-1908), he was co-founder of the biological
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
journal, Zeitschrift für Biologie. His best known written work was the 1872 Lungenentzündung, Tuberkulose und Schwindsucht (Inflammation of the Lungs; Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
and Consumption), which was later translated into English and Russian.
Buhl is remembered for his work with infectious diseases, particularly pioneer research of miliary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that is characterized by a wide dissemination into the human body and by the tiny size of the lesions...
. His name is associated with "Buhl's disease", a rare disorder of newborns that he first described in 1861. This disease is defined as an acute parenchymatous fatty degeneration of the liver
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
, kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
, or heart
Heart
The heart is a myogenic muscular organ found in all animals with a circulatory system , that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions...
, combined with hemorrhages into the various organs.
Selected writings
- Klinik der Geburtskunde (Clinic of ObstetricsObstetricsObstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
), with Carl von Hecker (1827-1882); 1861 - Lungenentzündung, Tuberkulose und Schwindsucht (Inflammation of the Lungs, TuberculosisTuberculosisTuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
and Consumption), 1872 - Mitteilungen aus dem pathologischen Institut zu München (Messages from the Pathological Institute at Munich), 1877