title: Lexical agraphia from focal lesion of the left precentral gyrus.
abstract: Lexical agraphia reflects a dysfunction of the lexical spelling system and is characterized by better spelling of nonwords and regular words than irregular words. All previously reported cases with documented focal lesions had involvement of temporo-parieto-occipital regions. We now report a case of lexical agraphia following a discrete lesion of the left precentral gyrus. Our case complements previous neuroanatomical accounts of agraphia and provides further support for the independence of neuronal systems that mediate spelling from those involved in spoken language and reading.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Rapcsak
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Arthur
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Rubens
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007807:Language Tests; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology