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{{disease|F81.2|Gertmann's syndrome|''ICD 10 classification'}}
A symptom complex is described as Gerstmann's syndrome, which was first described by [[Josef Gerstmann]] in 1924. It consists of:
A symptom complex is described as Gerstmann's syndrome, which was first described by [[Josef Gerstmann]] in 1924. It consists of:
*Agraphy (Difficulties in writing, which are not due to motor disturbances or intelligence reductions)
*Agraphy (Difficulties in writing, which are not due to motor disturbances or intelligence reductions)
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The term angularis syndrome is often used synonymously. However, this is considered as a separate entity. The use of both terms is controversial.
The term angularis syndrome is often used synonymously. However, this is considered as a separate entity. The use of both terms is controversial.
== Links==
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3558292/pdf/AIM-20-242.pdf Gerstmann's in acute stroke]


{{Wikidata|Q1515119}}
{{Wikidata|Q1515119}}


[[nl:Syndroom_van_Gerstmann]]
[[nl:Syndroom_van_Gerstmann]]

Latest revision as of 20:14, 9 August 2017

Disease classification WHO
F81.2 Gertmann's syndrome
ICD 10 classification'

A symptom complex is described as Gerstmann's syndrome, which was first described by Josef Gerstmann in 1924. It consists of:

  • Agraphy (Difficulties in writing, which are not due to motor disturbances or intelligence reductions)
  • Acalculia (Difficulty in calculating with normal intelligence)
  • Finger and toe agnosia (difficulty in naming and identifying your own fingers and toes) Left-right disorientation

The term angularis syndrome is often used synonymously. However, this is considered as a separate entity. The use of both terms is controversial.

Links

Gerstmann's in acute stroke

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