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Gerstmann syndrome: a case report.

M Mazzoni¹, L Pardossi, R Cantini

¹Institute of Clinical Neurology, University of Pisa, Italy.

Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior

|September 1, 1990

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This case study presents Gerstmann syndrome after trauma, highlighting its link to left angular gyrus damage. The findings support Gerstmann syndrome

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Neurology
Clinical Case Study

Background:

Gerstmann syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by a specific set of symptoms.
Traumatic brain injury can lead to various neurological deficits.

Observation:

A patient presented with symptoms of Gerstmann syndrome one month post-trauma, including visual memory and constructional praxis deficits.
Over eight months, the patient's symptoms evolved, retaining core components of Gerstmann syndrome.

Findings:

The patient exhibited dyscalculia, dysgraphia, right-left disorientation, and finger agnosia.
CT scan revealed selective damage to the left angular gyrus, correlating with the observed symptoms.

Implications:

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This case supports the existence of Gerstmann syndrome as a distinct neurological entity.

The findings reinforce the localization of Gerstmann syndrome to the left angular gyrus.

Understanding the evolution of Gerstmann syndrome aids in diagnosing and managing brain injury recovery.