Abrupt memory loss associated with thalamic tumor.
We report a case in which glioma with apparent major involvement  of the right thalamus was manifested initially solely by abrupt onset of severe impairment of both recent and moderately remote memory. Distracting stimuli plays a role in prevention of consolidation of memory.
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013788:Thalamus