Théophile Alajouanine
Théophile Alajouanine (12 June 1890 – 2 May 1980) was a French neurologist.
Théophile Alajouanine was born in Verneix, Allier. He was a student of Joseph Jules Dejerine and a colleague of Georges Guillain and Charles Foix. He was a prolific writer on many topics but was particularly interested in aphasia.[1]
A great scholar and enthusiastic bibliophile, Alajouanine had privileged relationships with famous writers during his neurological career. Fyodor Dostoyevsky's biography and works provided him with a penetrating look into the world of epilepsy.[2]
The Laboratoire Théophile-Alajouanine, Centre hospitalier Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal is named after him.[3]
Associated eponyms
- Foix–Alajouanine disease: a rare disease of the spinal cord characterized by dysfunction of the spinal cord due to a dural arteriovenous malformation.
- Marie–Foix–Alajouanine syndrome: ataxia of the cerebellum in advanced age. Frequently due to abuse of alcohol.[4]
References
- ↑ Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
- ↑ The art of Dostoevsky's falling sickness
- ↑ Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
- ↑ Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
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