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Hunger and the temporal lobe

C M Fisher1

  • 1Neurology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.

Neurology
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Intracerebral hemorrhage in the right anterior temporal lobe, triggered by intense hunger, suggests this brain region is crucial for regulating hunger sensations. This case study supports the temporal lobe

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • The neural circuitry underlying the sensation of hunger is complex and not fully elucidated.
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) can provide insights into localized brain function through its effects on specific brain regions.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient experienced two distinct episodes of right anterior temporal lobe intracerebral hemorrhage.
  • Both hemorrhagic events were preceded by an exclamation of intense hunger, suggesting a temporal correlation.

Findings:

  • The patient's clinical presentation provides compelling evidence for the localization of the sensation of hunger within the temporal lobe.
  • This case supports the hypothesis that specific cortical areas within the temporal lobe play a critical role in the perception of hunger.

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Implications:

  • These findings contribute to a refined model of the neural system governing feeding behavior.
  • Understanding the cortical locus of hunger can inform future research into appetite regulation and eating disorders.