Abstract

The name Hutchinson is one of the most revered in the field of medical sciences. In fact, the textbook on clinical methods by Hutchinson is often referred to as the bible of medicine. There are number of clinical signs linked to the name Hutchinson. The enigma surrounding the various clinical signs attributed to Hutchinson is being unravelled in this brief treatise. A number of clinical signs in dermatology, venereology and ophthalmology are named after him viz. Hutchinson's sign, Hutchinson's pupil, Hutchinson dehidrosis, Hutchinson sngioma, Hutchinson prurigo, Hutchinson teeth, Hutchinson triad, etc.

Key words: Hutchinson’s teeth; Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome; congenital syphilis.