Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Hutchinson (pronounced: /ˈhʌtʃɪnsən/) is a term with several meanings in the medical field. It is most commonly associated with Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, an English surgeon and pathologist who made significant contributions to medicine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Etymology
The term "Hutchinson" is derived from the Old English personal name "Hutchin," a diminutive of "Hugh," and the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." In the context of medicine, it is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, who first described many of the conditions and signs that now bear his name.
Hutchinson's Sign
Hutchinson's Sign is a clinical sign which may indicate the presence of ocular melanoma or herpes zoster ophthalmicus. It is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, who first described it.
Hutchinson's Triad
Hutchinson's Triad is a set of three symptoms that are indicative of congenital syphilis. These symptoms are: Hutchinson's teeth (notched, peg-shaped upper central incisors), interstitial keratitis, and deafness.
Hutchinson's Teeth
Hutchinson's Teeth is a term used to describe a specific dental abnormality where the upper incisors are notched and peg-shaped. This is one of the symptoms of Hutchinson's Triad.
Hutchinson's Freckle
Hutchinson's Freckle, also known as lentigo maligna, is a type of skin lesion that can be a precursor to a type of skin cancer called lentigo maligna melanoma.
Related Terms
- Hutchinson's Pupil: A condition where one pupil is larger than the other, often due to pressure on the oculomotor nerve.
- Hutchinson's Syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by the presence of a Hutchinson's freckle, along with other symptoms such as neurological abnormalities and a high risk of developing melanoma.
- Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: A rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hutchinson
- Wikipedia's article - Hutchinson
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