Visuoconstructive deficit following infarction in the right Basal Ganglia: A case report and some experimental data

Visuospatial disorders are typically described as a consequence of right hemisphere, cortical lesions. We report the case of a female with visuoconstructive deficits with an infarct in the right basal ganglia, with no evidence of visual field defect, hemi-inattention, or sensory or motor loss. Using...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 1995, Vol.10 (6), p.543-553
Main Authors: Lazar, Ronald M., Weiner, Mark, Wald, Hedi Susan, Kula, Roger W.
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Language:English
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Summary:Visuospatial disorders are typically described as a consequence of right hemisphere, cortical lesions. We report the case of a female with visuoconstructive deficits with an infarct in the right basal ganglia, with no evidence of visual field defect, hemi-inattention, or sensory or motor loss. Using a process approach to obtain additional quantitative data, we showed that her visuoconstructive disorder could not be attributed to a defect in visual perception, per se. All other aspects of her neuropsychologic skills were normal. These findings provide additional support for the role of subcortical structures in spatially-related motor function and for the utility of applying experimental techniques to clarify the nature of deficits.
ISSN:0887-6177
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/10.6.543