Théophile Alajouanine
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Théophile Alajouanine (June 12, 1890, Verneix, Allier – 1980) was a French neurologist.
Théophile Alajouanine was a student of Joseph Jules Dejerine and a colleague to Georges Guillain and Charles Foix. He was a prolific writer on many topics but was particularly interested in aphasia.[1]
Great scholar and enthusiastic bibliophile, Alajouanine privileged relationships with famous writers during his neurological career. Dostoievski'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]
[edit] 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]
[edit] References
- ^ [1] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
- ^ [2] The art of Dostoevsky's falling sickness
- ^ [3] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
- ^ [4] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
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