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Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy

1845 – 1917

French neurologist

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Lived 1845 – 1917 (aged 72). Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy was a French neurologist and physician.

Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy (27 March 1845 – 10 May 1917) was a French neurologist from Reims, and whose father and grandfather were also physicians.

He studied medicine in Reims and Paris, earning his doctorate in 1876. He spent much his career at the University of Paris, becoming a professor of therapy in 1893 and a dean of medicine in 1901.

His name is associated with the "Landouzy-Dejerine syndrome", a type of muscular dystrophy with atrophic changes to the facial muscles and scapulo-humeral region. It is named along with neurologist Joseph Jules Dejerine, who was a colleague and close friend. Landouzy was a witness at the wedding of Dejerine to Augusta Marie Klumpke (1859–1927) in 1888.

Landouzy's primary area of interest dealt with tuberculosis, and he was a major figure involving education of the public for its eradication. He was a member of several international committees in regards to tuberculosis.

He is credited with coining the word "camptodactyly" to describe a flexion deformity of the finger(s) at the proximal interphalangeal joint (1906). With neurologist Joseph Grasset (1849–1918), his name is associated with the "Landouzy-Grasset Law". This law states that in lesions concerning one hemisphere of the brain, a patient will turn his head to the side of affected muscles if there is spasticity, and to the side of the cerebral lesion if there is paralysis.

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University of Paris
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Montyon Science Award
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Louis Theophile Joseph Landouzy

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Who was Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy?

French neurologist (1845-1917)

When was Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy born?

Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy was born on 27 March 1845 in Reims.

When did Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy die?

Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy died on 10 May 1917 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy's occupation?

Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy was a neurologist and physician.

What nationality was Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy?

Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy was French.

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· Wikipedia: Louis Théophile Joseph Landouzy

· Wikidata: Q3262433

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