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'''Autotopagnosia''' is a rare neurological condition characterized by the inability to identify or localize different parts of the body. This condition is also known as '''somatotopagnosia''' and is often associated with lesions in the parietal lobe of the brain. | '''Autotopagnosia''' is a rare neurological condition characterized by the inability to identify or localize different parts of the body. This condition is also known as '''somatotopagnosia''' and is often associated with lesions in the parietal lobe of the brain. | ||
[[File:Parietal lobe animation small.gif|Parietal lobe animation|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Ct-scan.jpg|CT scan|thumb]] | |||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The primary symptom of autotopagnosia is the inability to recognize or localize body parts. This can affect one's own body or the body of another person. Other symptoms may include difficulties in left-right discrimination and problems with spatial awareness. | The primary symptom of autotopagnosia is the inability to recognize or localize body parts. This can affect one's own body or the body of another person. Other symptoms may include difficulties in left-right discrimination and problems with spatial awareness. | ||
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* [[Stroke]] | * [[Stroke]] | ||
* [[Alzheimer's disease]] | * [[Alzheimer's disease]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16720937 Autotopagnosia: Clinical and Neuropsychological Aspects] - PubMed | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16720937 Autotopagnosia: Clinical and Neuropsychological Aspects] - PubMed | ||
* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028393207003534 Autotopagnosia: When You Don't Know Where Your Body Parts Are] - ScienceDirect | * [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028393207003534 Autotopagnosia: When You Don't Know Where Your Body Parts Are] - ScienceDirect | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Cognitive disorders]] | [[Category:Cognitive disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:32, 26 February 2025
Autotopagnosia is a rare neurological condition characterized by the inability to identify or localize different parts of the body. This condition is also known as somatotopagnosia and is often associated with lesions in the parietal lobe of the brain.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of autotopagnosia is the inability to recognize or localize body parts. This can affect one's own body or the body of another person. Other symptoms may include difficulties in left-right discrimination and problems with spatial awareness.
Causes[edit]
Autotopagnosia is typically caused by damage to the parietal lobe of the brain. This can occur due to stroke, brain injury, or neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of autotopagnosia is based on clinical examination and neuropsychological testing. Brain imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scan may be used to identify the location and extent of brain damage.
Treatment[edit]
There is no specific treatment for autotopagnosia. Therapy is usually aimed at managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This may include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and cognitive rehabilitation.
