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Characterization of recovery and neuropsychological consequences of orbitofrontal lesion: A case study |
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| Authors: | T. Fisher Simone G. Shamay-Tsoory A. Eran J. Aharon-Peretz |
| Affiliation: | 1. Cognitive Neurology Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus , Haifa, Israel;2. Department of Psychology , University of Haifa , Haifa, Israel t_fisher@rambam.health.gov.il;4. Department of Psychology , University of Haifa , Haifa, Israel;5. Department of Radiology , Rambam Health Care Campus , Haifa, Israel;6. Cognitive Neurology Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus , Haifa, Israel |
| Abstract: | We present a case study of a patient with acquired prefrontal lesion involving mainly ventromedial and orbital structures (VM-PFD). The patient showed behavioral and emotional disturbances one year after the injury. In a follow-up examination seven years later, we evaluated her performance in tasks found theoretically to be sensitive to orbital and medial lesions. In contrast to our hypothesis, her performance was in the normal range. We suggest that a possible explanation for her magnificent recovery may include a high cognitive reserve and the specific characteristics of her injury. |
| Keywords: | Prefrontal damage Behavioral and emotional disturbances Neuropsychology Case study Neuropsychological evaluation |