Théophile Alajouanine

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.

The Laboratoire Théophile-Alajouanine, Centre hospitalier Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal is named after him.^[2]

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.^[3]

References

^ [1] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
^ [2] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
^ [3] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It

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Name	Alajouanine, Theophile
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Date of birth	June 12, 1890
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Date of death	1980
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