The Piano Man: A Case Report of Anterior Thalamic Infarct with Dementia and Preserved Music Ability

CONCLUSIONS: The case has implications for understanding the complex integrative functions of the thalamus, including how profound impairment can simultaneously present with cognitive strengths that may not be captured by performance on neuropsychological testing. This case also suggests that magnetic resonance imaging may be indicated in cases presenting with vascular risk factors and sudden onset cognitive impairment, given that computed tomography may not be sensitive to small subcortical infarcts.PMID:37699427 | DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad069
Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research