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Crossed aphasia in multiple sclerosis.

M Demirkiran1, A Ozeren, A Sönmezler

  • 1Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey. meltemd63@yahoo.com

Multiple Sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
|February 8, 2006
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Aphasia is a rare symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). This report details the first known case of crossed aphasia in an MS patient during an attack, highlighting a rare neurological manifestation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Speech and Language Pathology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • Aphasia, a disorder of language affecting production and comprehension, is an uncommon manifestation in MS.
  • Various forms of aphasia have been documented in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Observation:

  • The study presents a unique case of a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
  • The patient experienced an episode of crossed aphasia.
  • This represents the first reported instance of crossed aphasia occurring during an active phase or attack in an MS patient.

Findings:

  • Crossed aphasia, typically associated with right-hemisphere lesions in left-handed individuals, is exceptionally rare in multiple sclerosis.

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  • The occurrence of crossed aphasia during an MS attack suggests a potential, albeit infrequent, link between demyelinating events and specific language network disruptions.
  • This case underscores the diverse and sometimes atypical neurological presentations of multiple sclerosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of potential neurological complications in multiple sclerosis.
    • It highlights the importance of considering aphasia, including rare forms like crossed aphasia, in the differential diagnosis of neurological symptoms in MS patients.
    • Further research may explore the mechanisms underlying crossed aphasia in the context of demyelinating diseases.