Arvid Lindau

Arvid Lindau
Born	23 July 1892 Malmö, Sweden
Died	7 September 1958 Lund, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Occupation	Pathologist
Known for	Describing von Hippel–Lindau disease

Arvid Lindau (23 July 1892 – 7 September 1958) was a renowned Swedish pathologist best known for his work in describing von Hippel–Lindau disease, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the formation of tumors and cysts in different parts of the body.

Early Life and Education

Arvid Lindau was born in Malmö, Sweden. He pursued his medical education at the Lund University, where he developed a keen interest in pathology. Lindau completed his medical degree in 1920 and subsequently began his career in medical research.

Career and Research

Lindau's most significant contribution to medicine was his detailed study of hemangioblastomas of the central nervous system. In 1926, he published a seminal paper that described the association between these tumors and other visceral lesions, which later became known as von Hippel–Lindau disease. His work laid the foundation for understanding the genetic basis of this condition.

Lindau's research extended beyond von Hippel–Lindau disease. He was also involved in studies of other pathological conditions and contributed to the development of diagnostic techniques in pathology.

von Hippel–Lindau Disease

Main article: von Hippel–Lindau disease

von Hippel–Lindau disease is a hereditary condition associated with tumors arising in multiple organs. It is caused by mutations in the VHL gene, which is a tumor suppressor gene. The disease is named after Arvid Lindau and Eugen von Hippel, who independently described different aspects of the condition.

Legacy

Arvid Lindau's work has had a lasting impact on the field of medical genetics and pathology. His contributions to the understanding of von Hippel–Lindau disease have been instrumental in the development of genetic testing and management strategies for affected individuals.

Also see

• Eugen von Hippel
• Hemangioblastoma
• VHL gene
• Lund University