Anton-Babinski Syndrome: A Visual Anosognosia
Синдром Антона—Бабинского: зрительная анозогнозия
2024-03-06
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Anton-Babinski syndromecortical blindnessoccipital lobe injuryposterior cerebral artery strokevisual anosognosia
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Anton-Babinski syndrome is a rare extension of cortical blindness following injury to the occipital lobe. The patient behaves as sighted but has visual function derangements. The posterior cerebral artery (PCA) stroke represents 5% to 10% of total strokes. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown a rise in stroke cases. We present a case of this rare PCA stroke, first diagnosed by an ophthalmologist. This case had an inconsistent initial presentation, but subsequent computed tomography of the brain and other neurological investigations confirmed the diagnosis. If such cases are diagnosed early, they could have better management. Timely intervention can decrease morbidity as well as mortality.
Key Findings
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Anton-Babinski syndrome is a rare form of cortical blindness after occipital-lobe injury, characterized by visual dysfunction with the patient behaving as though sighted.
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Brain computed tomography and additional neurological investigations subsequently confirmed the diagnosis.
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Early recognition and timely intervention in Anton-Babinski syndrome may improve management and reduce morbidity and mortality.
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The reported case involved a posterior cerebral artery stroke and was initially diagnosed by an ophthalmologist despite an inconsistent presentation.
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Anton-Babinski syndrome (visual anosognosia) following posterior cerebral artery stroke
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The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and implications for early management of visual function derangements in Anton-Babinski syndrome
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