Neuropsychological disturbances in hemiparkinson's disease.
Nine parkinsonian patients with main unilateral symptoms on the right side (RHP) and nine with symptoms on the left side (LHP) were assessed through a comprehensive neuropsychological battery. RHP performed at a lower level than LHP on the WAIS verbal subtests. Although both groups scored poorly on a test of frontal lobe functions, RHP performed significantly lower than LHP. On a line bisection task, LHP showed a mild left hemispatial neglect. In conclusion, mild but significant intergroup differences were observed, tending to correlate with predominantly hemispheric functional deficits.
Starkstein
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Dr. Carrea Institute of Neurologic Research-FLENI French Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Leiguarda
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Gershanik
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Berthier
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D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D011581:Psychological Tests