Abstract:Striatocapsular infarction may result in a multitude of language and speech disturbances. Acquired stuttering is a rare speech disorder that occurs as an aftermath of this stroke syndrome. We report on the case of 6o-yearold right-handed woman who presented with acute right-sided hemiparesis and stuttering. Language assessment revealed intact comprehension, naming, reading and writing. When the patient spoke spontaneously, there were frequent initial prolongations with repetition of initial syllables. There wa… Show more
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