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A functional model of visuo-verbal disconnection and the neuroanatomical constraints of optic aphasia.

Authors :
Luzzatti, C
Rumiati, RI
Ghirardi, G
Source :
Neurocase (Oxford University Press); Feb1998, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p71, 17p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses the case of a patient who presented a pattern of performance corresponding to optic aphasia (OA). Medical history of the patient; Results of neuropsychological testing; Types of error made by the patient during visual and tactile modality testins; Explanation of OA as a disconnection between visual and verbal semantic systems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13554794
Volume :
4
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurocase (Oxford University Press)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4508534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/neucas/4.1.71-a