Lotte Strauss

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Lotte Strauss

Lotte Strauss (1913–1985) was a German-American pathologist known for her contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the study of allergic granulomatosis and angiitis. She is best known for co-discovering Churg-Strauss syndrome, a rare systemic vasculitis that affects small to medium-sized blood vessels.

Early Life and Education

Lotte Strauss was born in Germany in 1913. She pursued her medical education in Germany before emigrating to the United States due to the rise of the Nazi regime.

Career

After moving to the United States, Strauss continued her medical training and eventually became a pathologist. She worked at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she collaborated with Jacob Churg.

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

In 1951, Lotte Strauss and Jacob Churg described a new disease entity characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and systemic vasculitis. This condition was later named Churg-Strauss syndrome in their honor. Their work provided significant insights into the understanding and diagnosis of this rare disease.

Legacy

Lotte Strauss's contributions to pathology and her work on Churg-Strauss syndrome have had a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Her research has helped in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare form of vasculitis.

Related Pages

• Churg-Strauss syndrome
• Jacob Churg
• Vasculitis
• Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan)
• Pathology