A 45-year-old woman undergoes resection of a left parietal lobe tumor. Postoperatively, vital signs are stable (BP 128/82, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%). MRI shows expected resection cavity without hemorrhage. She reports inability to recognize her husband's face despite intact visual acuity and normal confrontation fields. She identifies him by voice without difficulty. No aphasia or motor deficits are present. Which brain area was likely damaged during the procedure?
- A)Wernicke area
- B)Primary visual cortex
- C)Fusiform gyrusGABARITO
- D)Broca area
- E)Superior temporal sulcus
Explicação
The fusiform gyrus, particularly the right hemisphere portion, contains the face recognition area (FFA). Damage results in prosopagnosia—inability to recognize faces despite intact vision and cognition. This is a visual recognition deficit, not a language or m... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →