Lack of orientation due to a congenital brain malformation: A case study

Authors: Iaria, Giuseppe; Incoccia, Chiara; Piccardi, Laura; Nico, Daniele; Sabatini, Umberto; Guariglia, Cecilia

Source: Neurocase, Volume 11, Number 6, Number 6/December 2005 , pp. 463-474(12)

Publisher: Psychology Press, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Topographical disorientation is usually described in patients who have lost the ability to orient themselves as a consequence of acquired focal brain damage. Here, we describe the case of a 20-year-old woman with a congenital brain malformation who has never been able to orient herself within the environment. We addressed in detail her ability to orient and navigate within the environment by administering a number of tasks in both ecological and experimental surroundings. The results indicate a complete inability to use any kind of strategy useful for orientation.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13554790500423602

Affiliations: 1: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia, Roma, Italy

Publication date: 2005-12-01