Julius Caesar's epilepsy: Was it caused by a brain arteriovenous malformation?

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was one of the most charismatic political figures in history. Best remembered for his military achievements, he was also a writer, historian, and statesman. Through his constitutional reforms, he played an important role in the events that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. Historical sources reveal that Julius Caesar suffered from headaches, seizures, and personality changes. In this essay, we highlight the life of Julius Caesar, with emphasis on the potential origin of his sickness. Although a definitive diagnosis obviously cannot be made, as new published studies showed a possible cerebrovascular etiology, a new hypothetical diagnosis is presented.

Publication Date

12-1-2015

Publication Title

World Neurosurgery

ISSN

18788750

E-ISSN

18788769

Volume

84

Issue

6

First Page

1985

Last Page

1987

PubMed ID

26118720

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.wneu.2015.06.041

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