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  • Title: [Palinacousis with hemianacusia caused by left temporal lesion].
    Author: Auzou P, Hannequin D, Cochin JP, Girard C, Augustin P.
    Journal: Rev Neurol (Paris); 1995 Feb; 151(2):129-31. PubMed ID: 7676140.
    Abstract:
    Palinacousis (auditory perseveration) is reported in a 78-year-old patient with a left temporo parietal astrocytoma. The patient complained of "echoing voice" in his right ear. Palinacousis was associated with sensitive partial seizures. Neuropsychological investigations revealed hemianacusia with normal performance for phonological discrimination and verbal repetition. We suggest that these preserved abilities allowed emergence of palinacousis.
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