Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Agnosia
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Agnosia, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Agnosia. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Agnosia. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Agnosia includes:
- Brain damage
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Neurological disorders (see Cognitive impairment)
Underlying conditions discussion:
Agnosia
can result from strokes, dementia, or other neurological disorders. It
typically results from damage to specific brain areas in the occipital or
parietal lobes of the brain. People with agnosia may retain their
cognitive abilities in other areas.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Agnosia Information Page: NINDS
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