[Progressive aphasia without dementia]. / Afasia progresiva sin demencia.
Rev Neurol
; 26(154): 1002-4, 1998 Jun.
Article
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| ID: mdl-9658479
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Slowly progressive aphasia without generalized dementia is considered as a degenerative disorder that can be differentiated of others well-known neurodegenerative disorders. CLINICAL CASE We present a case report of a patient with slowly progressive aphasia, characterized by a progressive anomia and without generalized dementia. The patient was evaluated in the last four years a neuropsychological assessment, a neurological exploration and structural (MRI) and functional (SPECT) neuroimaging were performed.CONCLUSION:
This case is interesting on account of a selective implication of the left temporal hemisphere is showed in the pathogenesis of this disorder.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Afasia
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Es
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article