The Japanese journal of neuropsychology

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ArticleTitle	Neurological examination and description
Language	J
AuthorList	Chiyoko Nagai
Affiliation	Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy, Faculty of Medical Science for Health, Teikyo Heisei University
Publication	Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 39 (3), 195-203, 2023
Received
Accepted
Abstract	This article provides an overview of the neurological examination and the method of describing neurological findings required for clinical neuropsychological presentation. The amount of neurological findings obtained during the examination can be extensive. However, it is essential for the author to select and describe the motor and sensory findings that are relevant to neuropsychological assessment, based on the research objectives. Additionally, in certain cases, it is more important to note the absence of abnormal findings. Specifically the following points should be considered: 1) Focal lesions: Motor and sensory deficits that may result from damage to primary areas, subcortical white matter, or neuronal nuclei should be examined. In the case of cerebral infarction, it is important to document the presence or absence of findings associated with each vascular territory. 2) Neurodegenerative diseases: Specific motor and sensory deficits characteristic of the particular disease should be described. 3) Agnosia: The presence or absence of elemental sensory disturbances in each sensory modality should be documented.
Keywords	motor, sensory, cerebral infarction, neurodegenerative disease, agnosia