Gerstmann Syndrome

Gerstmann syndrome is a tetrad of acalculia (difficulty with calculation), finger agnosia (inability to identify fingers), left-right disorientation, and agraphia (impaired writing), caused by a lesion of the dominant (usually left) angular gyrus in the parietal lobe, often from stroke, tumor, or trauma. Treatment: treat the underlying cause, and neuropsychological rehabilitation.

Common Symptoms

Acalculia; finger agnosia; left-right disorientation; agraphia; dominant parietal lesion; may have aphasia

Causes and Pathogenesis

Lesion of the dominant angular gyrus (stroke/tumor/trauma) disrupts the associated higher visuospatial/language functions.

Treatment

Treat underlying cause (stroke/tumor/trauma); neuropsychological rehabilitation; occupational therapy

Preventive Measures

Manage stroke risk factors; early neurorehabilitation.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.