title: Medical conditions in works of art.
abstract: With their stark contrast and blurred boundaries, the relationship between science, medicine and art has long been a fascinating area of exploration. The depiction of medical conditions in art has enhanced our understanding of the evolution of disease and its treatment, but exact diagnosis of the underlying medical conditions can be difficult. This article reviews some paintings suggesting underlying medical diagnoses under specialty-based headings.
authors.affiliation: North Central Thames Foundation School, UK.
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Salter
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramachandran
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000266:history; D004704:Endocrinology / Q000266:history; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008512:Medicine in the Arts; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000266:history; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000266:history; D010151:Paintings