Athetoid and Choreiform Hyperkinesias Produced by Caudate Lesions in the Cat

Small, unilateral lesions, which damage exclusively the anteroventral region of the caudate nucleus of the cat, produce a stable and permanent behavioral change resembling human athetoid and choreiform hyperkinesias. These symptoms are not seen after generalized destruction of the caudate nucleus.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1969-04, Vol.164 (3876), p.195-197
Main Authors: Liles, Samuel L., Davis, George D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Athetosis
Cats
Caudate nucleus
Caudate Nucleus - physiopathology
Chorea
Forelimb
Forelimbs
Humans
Hyperkinesis - etiology
Lesions
Models, Biological
Motion Pictures
Psychophysiology
Stereotaxic Techniques
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Summary:Small, unilateral lesions, which damage exclusively the anteroventral region of the caudate nucleus of the cat, produce a stable and permanent behavioral change resembling human athetoid and choreiform hyperkinesias. These symptoms are not seen after generalized destruction of the caudate nucleus.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.164.3876.195