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Acquired crossed aphasia in a child
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|February 1, 1987
Summary
This case study details a 15-year-old boy with acquired aphasia due to a brain tumor. His condition, including alexia and agraphia, worsened after surgery and seizures, highlighting rare crossed aphasia in pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Acquired aphasia in children, particularly crossed aphasia, is uncommon.
- Right occipitotemporal tumors are rare causes of aphasia in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old right-handed boy presented with aphasia, alexia, agraphia, and visuospatial deficits secondary to a right occipitotemporal tumor.
- Symptoms persisted post-neoplasm removal, with subsequent worsening after focal seizures and tumor rostral extension.
Findings:
- The case represents a rare instance of anatomically confirmed crossed aphasia in a pediatric patient.
- The incidence of crossed aphasia in this pediatric series mirrors that observed in adult populations.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering crossed aphasia in pediatric patients with right-hemisphere lesions.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying crossed aphasia in children.