Alien Limb Phenomenon

Overview

An apraxia characterized by the affected limb having involuntary, autonomous, and seemingly purposeful behaviors that are perceived as being controlled by an external force. Often the affected limb interferes with the actions of the normal limb. Symptoms develop from lesions in the CORPUS CALLOSUM or medial frontal cortex caused by stroke, infarction, and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB SYNDROME, corticobasal degeneration).

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Quick facts about Alien Limb Phenomenon

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.597.606.881.350.099|C23.888.592.604.882.350.099|F01.700.875.350.099

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