Language dysfunction in cerebrovascular disease.

E P Palmer

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Language dysfunction in cerebrovascular disease.

E P Palmer

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Language disorder is often mistaken for confusion, psychosis, or memory loss, and thorough evaluation may require much time. A simple beside examination can often separate aphasic syndromes, and the anatomic location of the lesion can be inferred. Speech therapy, although not entirely satisfactory, is helpful in most patients.

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E P Palmer. 1979. Language dysfunction in cerebrovascular disease.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/261360/

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