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Visual spatial neglect in multiple sclerosis.

Ronit Gilad1, Menachem Sadeh, Mona Boaz

  • 1Department of Neurology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel. gilad-ar@zahav.net.il

Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior
|January 11, 2007
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients exhibit visual spatial neglect, a cognitive deficit affecting attention. This study found neglect symptoms in MS patients, even without clear brain lesions, suggesting disrupted neural connections.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Neuropsychological dysfunction is common in multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Visual spatial neglect is a specific cognitive deficit impacting attention and perception.
  • Understanding neglect in MS is crucial for assessing functional impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate visual spatial neglect in multiple sclerosis patients.
  • To correlate neglect severity with functional neurological deficits (EDSS) and MRI findings.
  • To explore potential mechanisms underlying neglect in MS.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed visual spatial neglect using line bisection and random shape cancellation tests.
  • Compared MS patients (n=20) with age-matched healthy controls (n=20).

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  • Analyzed correlations with Kurtzke's Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and MRI data.

    • Main Results:

    • MS patients showed significant visual spatial neglect, particularly on the left side, compared to controls.
    • Line bisection tests revealed significant rightward bias in MS patients.
    • No significant correlation was found between neglect tests, EDSS scores, or MRI findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Visual spatial neglect is present in MS patients, irrespective of detectable neuroanatomical lesions.
    • Disruption of intrahemispheric connections may underlie spatial neglect in MS.
    • Asymmetrical dominance in spatial attention could contribute to observed neglect patterns.