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Slowly progressive pure word deafness

M Otsuki1, Y Soma, M Sato

  • 1Department of Neurology, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, Asahimachi-Dori, Japan.

European Neurology
|May 30, 1998
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This study details a rare case of progressive pure word deafness in a 67-year-old man over nine years. Findings highlight specific auditory and neurological deficits without broader cognitive decline.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Linguistics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) encompasses various language disorders.
  • Progressive pure word deafness (PPWD) is an uncommon PPA subtype.
  • Detailed case studies of PPWD with comprehensive assessments are scarce.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old man presented with a 9-year history of slowly progressive pure word deafness.
  • He experienced no other cognitive or mental deterioration during this period.
  • Brain MRI revealed generalized cortical atrophy, predominantly in the left superior temporal region.

Findings:

  • Severe auditory discrimination deficits for Japanese syllables/mora despite normal hearing.
  • Impaired temporal auditory processing, evidenced by click fusion and counting tests.

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  • Mild impairment in discriminating meaningful environmental sounds.

    • Implications:

    • This case provides insights into the pathophysiology of long-term, isolated progressive pure word deafness.
    • It suggests specific neural pathways involved in auditory-verbal processing.
    • Understanding these localized deficits can inform differential diagnosis and potential therapeutic targets for PPA.