Kazimierz Lejman

Kazimierz Lejman (19071985) was a Polish dermatologist. He is credited with the histopathological description of late serpiginous syphilis.

Kazimierz Lejman
Born1907
Died1985
EducationJagiellonian University
Medical career
ProfessionMedical Doctor
FieldDermatology
InstitutionsJagiellonian University Medical College
Sub-specialtiesSyphilology

Biography

Lejman was educated at the Jagiellonian University Medical College. In 1938, he moved to Vilnius, where he worked at the University of Stefan Batory. In 1944 he returned to Krakow and, after the death of Professor Walter, became the Head of the Department of Dermatology at the Jagiellonian University Medical College.[1] He was interested in culture, art and ancient religions of the East. He was painting, poetry, writing historical sketches. As a dermatologist was the author of works on syphilis and gonorrhea.

References

  1. Rudnicka, Lidia (May 21, 2023). "History of the Polish Dermatological Society - Termedia" (PDF). termedia.pl. Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Retrieved 14 July 2023.


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