Affiliations: Division of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550 (USA) | Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550 (USA) | Division of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550 (USA)
Note: [] Correspondence: H.S. Levin, Division of Neurosurgery D-73, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550, USA.
Note: [] Dr. Goldstein is now at the Neurobehavioral Program Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Note: [] Dr. Crofford is now with the Department of Radiology, La Guardia Hospital, Forest Hills, New York, USA.
Abstract: Serial neuropsychological findings were obtained in a case of infantile right parietal injury who was studied over a 13 year follow-up period. Magnetic resonance imaging at age 13 years documented extensive injury to the right hemisphere, particularly the parietal region. Serial examinations at age 7 and 13 years showed intact visual attention, normal expression and processing of affect and variable visuospatial abilities. However, intellectual development was generally depressed. Implications of these findings for recovery from early brain injury are discussed.
Keywords: Right hemisphere, Brain injury, Visuospatial function
