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[Arithmetic intuition in an acalculic].

G Assal, C Jacot-Descombes

    Revue Neurologique
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    A stroke caused Wernicke's aphasia and Gerstmann's syndrome, leading to severe calculation and writing deficits. Multiple-choice questions significantly improved patient performance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Neurology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • A 54-year-old patient presented with acute neurological deficits.
    • The patient exhibited symptoms of Wernicke's aphasia and Gerstmann's syndrome.

    Observation:

    • Computed tomography (CT) revealed a low-density lesion in the left hemisphere, affecting posterior temporal and parietal regions including the angular and supramarginal gyri.
    • Initial symptoms included Wernicke's aphasia, right hemianopia, digital agnosia, and confusion between left and right hands.

    Findings:

    • Six months post-onset, improvements were noted in Wernicke's aphasia, digital agnosia, and left-right confusion.
    • Severe persistent deficits included total agraphia and significant calculation disorders (both mental and written).
    • The patient retained the ability to understand operational processes.

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    Implications:

    • The findings highlight the selective and persistent nature of certain cognitive deficits following focal brain lesions.
    • The study suggests that specific compensatory strategies, such as written multiple-choice questions, can significantly improve performance in patients with severe agraphia and calculation disorders.
    • This case underscores the importance of tailored rehabilitation approaches for optimizing functional recovery in stroke survivors.