Cortical-basal ganglionic degeneration: a clinical, functional and cognitive evaluation (1-year follow-up).
We decided to evaluate a patient who was diagnosed with cortical-basal ganglionic degeneration from a clinical, instrumental and neuropsychological perspective. Our aim was to employ a new instrumental tool, functional magnetic resonance, in order to evaluate his cortical damage. We then followed the pathological course for 1 year and tested the patient again: we discuss the results of our evaluation, having an overview of the literature on the topic. In particular, we focused our attention on his apraxia, trying to suggest a dynamic and anatomical model to guarantee a possible explanation of his behavior.
Moretti
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Institute of Clinical Neurology, University of Trieste, Ospedale di Cattinara, 34149, Trieste, Italy. rita_moretti@hotmail.com
Ukmar
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Torre
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Antonello
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Longo
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Nasuelli
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Cazzato
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D000368:Aged; D001072:Apraxias / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000473:pathology*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D015899:Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon