Neuropsychological Impairment following Callosal and related Lesions(<SPECIAL ISSUE>Tumors of the Lateral Ventricle: Diagnosis and Management)

  • Otsuki Mika
    School of Psyclological Science, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido

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  • 脳梁および近傍領域損傷による高次脳機能障害(<特集>側脳室腫瘍の診断と治療)

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Even a partial callosal disconnection can often cause various syndromes depending on the lesion site, as no callosal region remains completely free from function. Although most of these callosal symptoms fortunately will not affect the patients' everyday life or will disappear in a few weeks, some symptoms can and will seriously effect the patients. In particular, praxis and speech impairments may have a very much unfavorable effect on their everyday lives. This review will present the findings on the callosal disconnection syndrome and a related topography update.

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