Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Posterior cortical atrophy with prominent alexia without agraphia in a Tourette syndrome. |
| Authors: |
Fragassi, Nina, Chiacchio, Laura, Errichiello, Luca, Pappatà, Sabina, Tedeschi, Maria, Striano, Pasquale, Striano, Salvatore |
| Source: |
Neurological Sciences. Dec2011, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p1129-1133. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
Tourette syndrome in children, Alexia, Agraphia, Visual agnosia, Brain imaging, Cerebral atrophy, Dementia |
| Abstract: |
We report for the first time a patient with childhood-onset Tourette's syndrome (TS) who developed alexia without agraphia, acalculia, visual agnosia for objects and faces, and preserved mnesic functions in older age. Neuroimaging studies demonstrated temporo-parieto-occipital cortical atrophy and fronto-temporo-parieto-occipital hypometabolism, both more prominent on the left side. This case fulfils the diagnostic criteria of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA). The possible link between TS and PCA is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
