title: History of vasculitis: the life and work of Adolf Kussmaul.
abstract: Adolf Kussmaul is well known for his contributions to the science of medicine and the specialty of rheumatology. A much-loved teacher and respected physician and researcher, Kussmaul's desire to understand disease, his careful clinical observations, and his innovative thinking in medical technology mark him as a pioneer in modern rheumatology.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. matteson.eric@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Eric L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Matteson
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000266:history*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000266:history*