Geschwind Syndrome Flashcards
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Which of the following is not a core symptom of Geschwind Syndrome?
A) Hypergraphia
B) Hypersomnia
C) Hyper-religiosity
D) Intensified mental life
B! Hypersomnia is not a core symptom.
Which neurological condition has Geschwind syndrome traditionally been associated with? A) Ischemic Stroke B) Multiple Sclerosis C) Temporal lobe epilepsy D) Frontal lobe glioma
C! Geschwind syndrome is associated with temporal love epilepsy.
All primary changes must be present in order for a person to be diagnosed with Geschwind syndrome.
True or false?
False
Damage to which brain structure leads to Geschwind syndrome according to Norman Geschwind himself? A) Prefrontal Cortex B) Basal Ganglia C) Brain stem D) Limbic system
D! Norman thought damage to the limbic system was to blame
Which tortured artist may have been the most famous sufferer of Geschwind syndrome?
Vincent Van Gogh
Name the 5 primary changes observed in people with temporal lobe epilepsy
Hypergraphia Hyper-religiosity Hyposexuality Circumstantiality Intensified mental life
Hyper-religiosity
Psychiatric disturbance in which a person
experiences intense religious beliefs or episodes
that interfere with normal functioning.
Hypergraphia
Behavioral condition characterized by the intense desire to write or draw
Hyposexuality / atypical sexuality
Hyposexuality is characterised as a lack or absence of sexual
fantasies and desire for sexual activity.
Atypical sexuality is characterised by your browser history.
Intensified mental life
Can manifest as increased irritability, and abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli.
Which brain area is mainly involved in Geschwind Syndrome?
Temporal lobe.
Most commonly associated with temporal lobe epilepsy.
