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Anton's Syndrome associated with autotopagnosia
Viviana Lo Buono1, Simona De Salvo1, Giuseppe Paladina1
1IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo", Messina, Italy.
Applied Neuropsychology. Adult
|January 22, 2019
Summary
This case study details a rare neurological condition in a 68-year-old male, presenting with cortical blindness, Anton's syndrome, and autotopagnosia. The findings highlight a complex brain network
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuropsychology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a cerebrovascular disorder.
- Cortical blindness and Anton's syndrome are visual processing deficits.
- Autotopagnosia involves a loss of body spatial representation.
Observation:
- A 68-year-old male presented with cerebral amyloid angiopathy and cortical blindness (Anton's syndrome).
- The patient also exhibited autotopagnosia and general cognitive impairment.
- Neuroimaging revealed hemorrhagic foci and white matter abnormalities.
Findings:
- Visual evoked potentials indicated bilateral visual pathway integrity.
- The co-occurrence of anosognosia and autotopagnosia is a rare neurological finding.
- Simultaneous onset of these syndromes suggests complex brain network involvement.
Implications:
- This case underscores the intricate relationship between vascular pathology and complex neuropsychological deficits.
- Understanding these associations is crucial for diagnosing and managing rare neurological conditions.
- Further research into brain networks is needed to explain such complex presentations.