Epstein, Alois


Epstein,

Alois, Czech pediatrician working in Austria, 1849-1918. Epstein disease - one of a group of local infections suggesting diphtheria, but caused by microorganisms other than Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Synonym(s): diphtheroidEpstein pearls - multiple small white epithelial inclusion cysts found in the midline of the palate in newborn infants.Epstein sign - lid retraction in an infant, giving it a frightened expression and a wild glance.Epstein symptom