Perseverations and non-verbal confabulations on the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test in a fronto-temporal dementia single case study

Neurocase. 2012;18(5):366-76. doi: 10.1080/13554794.2011.608368. Epub 2011 Dec 2.

Abstract

We describe the case of a patient with late onset fronto-temporal dementia (FTD), who presented with typical personality changes, but also perseverative and confabulatory behaviors while performing the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test. We hypothesize that the progressive atrophy of orbitobasal, medial, and dorsolateral frontal cortices may give rise to both confabulations and perseverations in the non-verbal domain. In agreement with previous studies, reporting atypical profiles, this case report underlines the clinical heterogeneity of FTD. Authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrophy / pathology
  • Atrophy / physiopathology
  • Atrophy / psychology
  • Frontal Lobe / pathology*
  • Frontal Lobe / physiopathology
  • Frontotemporal Dementia / pathology
  • Frontotemporal Dementia / physiopathology*
  • Frontotemporal Dementia / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders / pathology
  • Memory Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Memory Disorders / psychology
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Personality*