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Transient Aphasia Following Resection of a Thalamic Cavernous Malformation
Michael G Brandel1, Roland R Lee2, Hoi Sang U1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Veterans Administration Healthcare System, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
Background:
The thalamus has a demonstrated role in language, particularly through its connectivity to frontal language cortices.
Case Description:
A 59-year-old man with transient mixed aphasia following resection of a left-sided thalamic cavernous malformation is reported. No operative complications were encountered, and there was no surgical contact with cortical language areas. The patient recovered full language function within a week postoperatively.
Conclusions:
The role of thalamic nuclei in language processes and other reports of transient thalamic aphasia are reviewed.
