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Peculiar body representation alterations in hemineglect: a case report
A Di Vita1, L Palermo, L Piccardi
1a Neuropsychology Unit , I.R.C.C.S. Santa Lucia Foundation , Rome , Italy.
Neurocase
|November 1, 2014
Summary
This study details a patient with neglect and delusional beliefs about their body. Unlike others, this patient uniquely experienced a loss of body ownership, impacting their self-perception.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neurology
Background:
- Personal and extrapersonal neglect are known neurological conditions.
- Body representation deficits can manifest with delusional ideation.
Observation:
- A patient (FP) presented with personal/extrapersonal neglect and delusional beliefs regarding body representation.
- FP's drawing of a human figure placed parts left, contradicting extrapersonal neglect.
- FP's drawing of a car figure placed parts right, aligning with neglect.
Findings:
- FP uniquely exhibited a specific body representation deficit.
- This deficit was characterized by a profound lack of body ownership sense.
- Comparison with similar patients without delusions highlighted FP's distinct condition.
Implications:
- This case deepens understanding of the complex relationship between neglect, body representation, and self-awareness.
- Findings suggest distinct neural underpinnings for body ownership compared to spatial neglect.
- Further research is warranted to explore the neurobiology of body ownership and its disruption in neurological disorders.
