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When posterior cortical atrophy invests art: a case report.
Laëtitia Rocher1,2, Christelle Evrard2, Sarah Evain3
1Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nantes, Centre Mémoire De Ressources Et Recherche , Nantes, France.
Neurocase
|May 8, 2020
Summary
Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a rare neurodegenerative condition. This study uses an artist
Area of Science:
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Neuroscience
- Visual arts and medicine
Background:
- Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a rare syndrome characterized by progressive neurodegeneration.
- Visuospatial deficits are a primary symptom, impacting daily function.
- Evaluating disease progression in advanced stages can be challenging.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female amateur watercolor artist diagnosed with PCA.
- The patient's artwork documented the progression of her neurovisual disorders.
- Artistic changes in neurodegenerative diseases are documented, but not specifically in PCA.
Findings:
- The patient's paintings offer a unique, visual representation of PCA's progression.
- Artistic output provides an alternative method for assessing neurovisual disorder evolution.
- This case highlights the potential of art as a biomarker in PCA.
Implications:
- Artistic production may serve as a novel tool for monitoring disease progression in PCA.
- Understanding visual changes through art can enhance patient care and research.
- Further studies exploring art in neurodegenerative diseases are warranted.
