Alois Epstein
Encyclopedia
Alois Epstein was a Czech
paediatrician remembered for describing Epstein's pearls
. He studied at the University of Prague
, graduating M.D.
in 1873. He worked as a physician in Prague
, becoming privat-docent in paediatrics in 1880, and professor of paediatrics in 1884.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
paediatrician remembered for describing Epstein's pearls
Epstein's pearls
Epstein's pearls are small white or yellow cystic vesicles often seen in the median palatal raphe of the mouth of newborn infants . They are typically seen on the roof of the mouth and are filled with fluid...
. He studied at the University of Prague
Charles University in Prague
Charles University in Prague is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe and is also considered the earliest German university...
, graduating M.D.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
in 1873. He worked as a physician in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, becoming privat-docent in paediatrics in 1880, and professor of paediatrics in 1884.