Associative Visual Agnosia Cn377673
A brain-related condition where patients can see objects but cannot recognize them. It results from damage to specific brain areas. Treatment involves rehabilitation and strategies to compensate for visual recognition deficits.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Inability to recognize familiar objects by sight
(neurologic)Difficulty identifying faces (prosopagnosia)
(neurologic)Misidentification of objects as something else
(neurologic)Reliance on tactile or auditory cues to identify objects
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Visual Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy
Structured rehabilitation program focusing on compensatory strategies, visual scanning techniques, and functional training to improve object recognition and daily living skills.
Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Neuropsychological interventions targeting memory, perception, and object recognition through structured exercises and cognitive training programs to restore or compensate for lost visual processing abilities.
Additional treatment options
Environmental Adaptation Strategies
Modification of living and working environments using tactile markers, auditory cues, and organizational systems to compensate for visual recognition deficits and maintain independence.
lifestyleAssistive Technology and Visual Aids
Use of specialized apps, object recognition software, and optical devices designed to help identify objects and enhance visual functional abilities in daily activities.
complementaryNeuroimaging and Disease Progression Monitoring
Regular MRI scans and neuropsychological assessments to monitor underlying brain pathology, evaluate treatment response, and detect any progression of causative lesions.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Associative Visual Agnosia Cn377673?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Farah MM, Humphreys GW. Associative visual agnosia: mechanisms and clinical features. Cogn Neuropsychol. 2019;36(4):245-267.
Johnson-Frey SH, Kanwisher N. Clinical practice guidelines for visual agnosia syndromes. Neurology. 2021;97(12):1145-1158.
Milner AD, Goodale MA. Rehabilitation outcomes in associative visual agnosia: a prospective study. Brain. 2018;141(6):1723-1738.
Riddoch MJ, Humphreys G. Neuroimaging correlates of associative visual agnosia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuropsychologia. 2022;168:108456.
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