Paul Klee's illness – a series of historical and clinical vignettes

Abstract

Paul Klee (1879-1940) is undoubtedly the most notable historical figure to have suffered from systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). In this, the first in a series of vignettes on Klee's illness, I will explore a likely early feature of his condition - Raynaud phenomenon. In subsequent vignettes I will highlight other features of Klee's condition.