Anterior operculum syndrome localized by SPECT

Yair Lampl; Adam Steinmetz; Ronit Gilad; Yehiel Eshel; David Chamovitz; I. Sarova-Pinhas

Anterior operculum syndrome localized by SPECT

Yair Lampl^*, Adam Steinmetz, Ronit Gilad, Yehiel Eshel, David Chamovitz, I. Sarova-Pinhas

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Abstract

The aim of this case report was to present a patient with complete anarthria and orofacial apraxia without other relevant neurological deficit. The clinical features are compatible with anterior operculum syndrome. Methods: A regional brain perfusion scan was done using ^99mTc-HMPAO and a SPECT gamma camera. A brain CT scan and an MRI were also performed. Results: Brain CT and MRI were not diagnostic. On brain SPECT, hypoperfusion of the left inferior area of the frontal lobe was noted. Conclusion: The patient studied showed an uncommon case of anterior operculum syndrome of focal degenerative origin localized by SPECT. SPECT may be a useful and effective method for diagnosis of this unusual neurological deficit.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1122-1124
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume	38
Issue number	7
State	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anarthria
Anterior operculum syndrome
Isolated cortical atrophy
Orofacial apraxia
SPECT

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