Palinopsia: A Review of the Literature
Behavioural NeurologyPublished 1 January 1991Open access
Susan J. Stagno, Todd J. Gates
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Abstract
The literature on palinopsia (visual perseveration) is reviewed, utilizing case reports of 46 patients who demonstrated this symptom. The most common etiologies for this symptom are space-occupying lesions, cerebral infarct, and seizure activity. The vast majority are due to central nervous system pathology occurring in the posterior (occipital or parieto-occipital) region, often in the right hemisphere. Proposed mechanisms for palinopsia are also discussed.
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