Gerstmann Syndrome in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report Presented with a Complete Tetrad of Symptoms.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: MDPI Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 9425208 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1648-9144 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1010660X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Medicina (Kaunas) Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2018- : Basel, Switzerland : MDPI
      Original Publication: Kaunas : Lietuvos gydytojų sąjunga
    • Subject Terms:
      Gerstmann Syndrome*/physiopathology ; Gerstmann Syndrome*/diagnosis ; Gerstmann Syndrome*/etiology; Aged, 80 and over ; Humans
    • Abstract:
      Gerstmann syndrome, alternatively recognized as angular gyrus syndrome, epitomizes a complex cognitive impairment that has ignited substantial scholarly discourse within the realms of neurology and neuropsychology. The syndrome's original portrayal was, however, changed. It was demonstrated that the manifestation of its symptomatic tetrad, consisting of four main neurological impairments, is not invariably complete and frequently occurs alongside additional cognitive deficits. Furthermore, the precise cerebral localization of Gerstmann syndrome was traditionally posited to be the left angular gyrus; however, studies mention the possible involvement of other eloquent cerebral areas being pathognomonic. This case report delves into the case of an 86-year-old subject who exhibited the quintessential quartet of symptoms initially delineated by Josef Gerstmann, proposing that elderly patients may manifest a predisposition towards presenting the fully characterized symptomatology initially outlined by Gerstmann.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Gerstmann syndrome; agraphia; angular gyrus; cognitive impairment; elderly
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241026 Date Completed: 20241026 Latest Revision: 20241028
    • Publication Date:
      20241028
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11509380
    • Accession Number:
      10.3390/medicina60101640
    • Accession Number:
      39459428