What is it about?
The visual word form area in the left fusiform gyrus has received substantial attention in the cognitive neuroscience literature. This case report illustrates its relevance to clinical neurology.
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Why is it important?
Dysfunction of the visual word form area can result in word form alexia (letter-by-letter reading), which could be a frustrating difficulty to patients.
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Assessment of reading and writing is important part of clinical examination.
Dr. Adithya Chandregowda
Nova Southeastern University
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This page is a summary of: Neurodegeneration of the visual word form area in a patient with word form alexia, Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, May 2021, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/ncn3.12516.
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