Théophile Alajouanine

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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]

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]

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

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 12373420 LCCN: n82019711 ISNI: 0000 0001 1038 5600 GND: 158402685 SUDOC: 031845932 BNF: cb122985526

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Name	Alajouanine, Theophile
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Short description	French neurologist
Date of birth	June 12, 1890
Place of birth
Date of death	1980
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