Transient Aphasia Following Resection of a Thalamic Cavernous Malformation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.156.
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Abstract
The thalamus has a demonstrated role in language, particularly through its connectivity to frontal language cortices. A 59-year-old man with transient mixed aphasia following resection of a left-sided thalamic cavernous malformation is reported. No operative complications were encountered, and there was no surgical contact with cortical language areas. The patient recovered full language function within a week postoperatively. The role of thalamic nuclei in language processes and other reports of transient thalamic aphasia are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Aphasia
- Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System
- Postoperative Complications
- Thalamus