Abstract
Much emphasis has been given to the deafness of Ludwig van Beethoven and its potential causes. However, when analyzing several symptoms reported by himself throughout his life in many letters and his final illness, a common etiology emerges. This article reports the medical history of this artist, based on authoritative scientific sources.
Publication types
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Biography
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Historical Article
MeSH terms
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Deafness / etiology
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Deafness / history*
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Famous Persons*
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Germany
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History, 18th Century
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History, 19th Century
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Humans
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Immune System Diseases / etiology
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Immune System Diseases / history*
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / complications
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / history*
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Liver Cirrhosis / history
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Music / history*