Lack of orientation due to a congenital brain malformation: a case study.

Abstract:

:Topographical disorientation is usually described in patients who have lost the ability to orient themselves as a consequence of acquired focal brain damage. Here, we describe the case of a 20-year-old woman with a congenital brain malformation who has never been able to orient herself within the environment. We addressed in detail her ability to orient and navigate within the environment by administering a number of tasks in both ecological and experimental surroundings. The results indicate a complete inability to use any kind of strategy useful for orientation.

journal_name

Neurocase

journal_title

Neurocase

authors

Iaria G,Incoccia C,Piccardi L,Nico D,Sabatini U,Guariglia C

doi

10.1080/13554790500423602

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-12-01 00:00:00

pages

463-74

issue

6

eissn

1355-4794

issn

1465-3656

pii

NQ1480501248414T

journal_volume

11

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