title: Pure word deafness.
abstract: Two cases of pure word deafness, both with bilateral temporal lobe lesions due to cerebrovascular disease, are presented. This rare disorder is briefly discussed.
authors: Neurology Unit, Johannesburg Hospital.
authors: S C
authors: SC
authors: Wolberg
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Temlett
authors: V U
authors: VU
authors: Fritz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006313:Hearing Loss, Central / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000209:etiology; D013067:Speech Perception; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed