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Developmental Gerstmann's syndrome.

R PeBenito1, C B Fisch, M L Fisch

  • 1Stanley S. Lamm Institute for Child Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Archives of Neurology
|September 1, 1988
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Developmental Gerstmann's syndrome (DGS), a tetrad of finger agnosia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and disorientation, is often overlooked in learning-disabled children. Early identification and supportive strategies are crucial for managing DGS.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Neurology

Background:

  • Gerstmann's syndrome is characterized by a tetrad of symptoms: finger agnosia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and right-left disorientation.
  • Developmental Gerstmann's syndrome (DGS) is an infrequently described variant occurring in children with learning disabilities, potentially in both brain-damaged and neurologically normal individuals.

Observation:

  • A cohort of five children with DGS and associated brain abnormalities were monitored long-term.
  • The study observed the persistence of neurological deficits associated with DGS over time.

Findings:

  • The findings suggest that DGS may be more prevalent than previously assumed and frequently goes unrecognized.
  • The persistence of deficits highlights the chronic nature of the condition in affected children.

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Implications:

  • Routine neurological examinations for learning-disabled children should include testing for Gerstmann elements to facilitate DGS diagnosis.
  • Current management strategies involve bypassing deficits, leveraging strengths, and providing counseling, as specific teaching methods are still under development.