Letter re: Mediodorsal nucleus and its multiple cognitive functions

The review on mediodorsal (thalamic) nucleus by Golden et al.1 omitted referencing relevant information. Mediodorsal nucleus was the focus of a historic debate on the origin of confabulations in Korsakoff syndrome,2–4 which is characterized by confabulations (beyond amnesia) only if mediodorsal nuclei are involved.2–4 Clinical findings observed in isolated lacunes of mediodorsal nuclei could elucidate the point, yet isolated lacunes, like the one described in the representative case,1 are extraordinarily rare.

Source: Neurology - July 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Onofrj, M. Tags: WRITECLICK & amp;reg; EDITOR ' S CHOICE Source Type: research