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Thalamic aphasia syndrome

A Ozeren1, Y Sarica, R Efe

  • 1Department of Neurology, Cukurova University, School of Medicine, Balcah, Adana, Turkey.

Acta Neurologica Belgica
|January 1, 1994
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This study investigated language function in patients with left thalamic hemorrhage, finding a unique fluent aphasia with preserved repetition and naming, but affected comprehension. Rapid recovery was a notable characteristic of this specific aphasia.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Left thalamic hemorrhage is a rare cause of aphasia.
  • Understanding the specific language deficits and recovery patterns is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the language function in patients with left thalamic hemorrhage.
  • To characterize the type of aphasia and its recovery patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized CT-scans to confirm left thalamic hemorrhage in 18 patients.
  • Administered the Aphasia Test for Turkish Citizens and Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination to assess language modalities.

Main Results:

  • 16 out of 18 patients exhibited fluent aphasia, with paraphasia in 8 and hypophonia in 3.

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  • Two patients presented with dysarthric speech.
  • Repetition and naming abilities were generally preserved, while comprehension was moderately impaired.
  • A rapid recovery pattern was observed in most cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Left thalamic hemorrhage can result in a distinct form of fluent aphasia.
    • This aphasia is characterized by preserved repetition/naming, impaired comprehension, and rapid recovery.
    • Clinical presentation and recovery differ from classical aphasia syndromes.