Chronic 'locked-in' syndrome: psychological study of a case.
We describe a 31-year-old man who has been living in a 'locked-in' condition for the past 12 years. Extensive testing, using both the patient's residual eye movements and a writing apparatus, showed preserved cognitive abilities in spite of the long-standing de-efferentation. The emotional consequences of this condition are discussed in relation with the results of personality testing.
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D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009949:Orientation; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role