Etymology

Marie-Foix-Alajouanine syndrome

Today it means: Synonym of lateral pontine syndrome. Full definition →

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It was first described in 1922 by French neurologists Pierre Marie (1853-1940), Charles Foix (1882-1927), and Théophile Alajouanine (1890-1980).

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