Crossed aphasia in a dextral without “minor” hemisphere signs

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Marshall, J.C.^; | Halligan, P.W.

Affiliations: University Department of Clinical Neurology, and The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford and Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre, Oxford, UK

Note: [] Correspondence to: J. C. Marshall, Neuropsychology Unit, University Department of Clinical Neurology, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HE, UK

Abstract: A case of severe aphasia after right hemisphere stroke, confirmed by CT, in an unambiguously dextral patient is reported. The patient showed no limb apraxia, and performed well on a test of “closure” (Mooney faces). Extensive testing revealed no signs of visuo-spatial neglect. We conclude that “pure” crossed aphasia can occur in the absence of symptoms normally associated with right hemisphere lesions.

Keywords: Crossed aphasia, Stroke, Visuo-spatial disorders

DOI: 10.3233/BEN-1992-5408

Journal: Behavioural Neurology, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 247-250, 1992