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[The Balint syndrome].

M Y Wang, L Chen

    Zhonghua Shen Jing Jing Shen Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This case study details a 56-year-old male with Bálint syndrome, characterized by gaze palsy, attention deficits, and optic ataxia following a stroke. Lesions in specific brain regions were identified as the cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Neurology
    • Clinical Case Study

    Background:

    • Bálint syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms: psychic paralysis of gaze, optic ataxia, and visual disorientation.
    • It is typically associated with bilateral damage to the parietal-occipital regions of the brain, often resulting from cerebrovascular events.

    Observation:

    • A 56-year-old male presented with sudden onset of complete Bálint syndrome.
    • Clinical examination revealed psychic paralysis of gaze, impaired visual attention, and optic ataxia.
    • Cerebral CT scans showed low-density lesions in the left frontal and parietal lobes, right basal ganglia, and right parieto-occipital lobe.

    Findings:

    • The observed lesions, particularly in the prefrontal area, inferior parietal lobule (angular gyrus), and associated fronto-occipital white matter tracts (connecting prefrontal cortex to areas 18 and 19), are inferred to be the anatomical substrate for the Bálint syndrome.

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  • This case highlights the complex relationship between specific brain lesions and the manifestation of Bálint syndrome.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the precise anatomical correlates of Bálint syndrome can aid in diagnosis and potentially guide therapeutic interventions.
    • This case contributes to the neuroanatomical understanding of visual attention and spatial cognition deficits.
    • Further research into the connectivity of affected regions may reveal novel insights into visual processing pathways.