Dr. Eduard Heinrich Henoch

Dr. Eduard Heinrich Henoch was a German physician and anatomist, best known for his work in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the understanding of respiratory diseases and the vascular system. Henoch is particularly recognized for describing a type of kidney disease, generally known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels. His research helped lay the groundwork for modern nephrology, the study of kidney function and disease. Henoch’s work emphasized the importance of clinical observation and integrating anatomy with patient care, which remains fundamental in medicine today.