Are Some Eponyms in Neurology Used Correctly?

Abstract

The article analyzes the origin and competence of using several eponyms widely known in neurology. It is shown that some of them are not used correctly. So, the alternates “Jakob–Creutzfeldt disease” and “Arnold– Chiari malformation” are more correct. The eponym “Steele–Richardson–Olszewski syndrome” should not be used as a synonym for progressive supranuclear palsy syndrome. The historical aspects and correct variants of the use of a number of other neurological eponyms are highlighted in the article.