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A case of cortical deafness
Archiv Fur Psychiatrie Und Nervenkrankheiten
|November 7, 1977
Summary
Bilateral temporoparietal lesions can cause cortical deafness, impairing auditory recognition. However, central acoustic pathways in the brainstem may remain intact, allowing for some sound discrimination.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Auditory Neuroscience
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Auditory recognition involves complex processing within the brain.
- Lesions in specific brain regions can lead to distinct auditory deficits.