The Japanese journal of neuropsychology

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ArticleTitle	Role of imaging study and pathology in clinical neuropsychology
Language	J
AuthorList	Kenji Ishihara
Affiliation	Asahi Hospital of Neurology and Rehabilitation
Publication	Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 34 (2), 163-171, 2018
Received
Accepted
Abstract	This paper discusses the roles of imaging studies and pathology in clinical neuropsychology with regard to the neuroradiological and neuropathological findings of six autopsied cases. 1) Imaging studies could localize the lesion and suggest the pathological background, but may lead to misdiagnosis. 2) Clinical symptoms may correlate well with the responsible lesions in the early stage of degenerative disorders. 3) Other diagnostic methods should be considered in cases wherein clinical symptoms and imaging studies do not provide sufficient diagnostic information. The correlation of lesions and symptoms has been necessary in clinical neuropsychology;however, the contributions of diagnostic pathology and imaging studies will be required for future therapy.
Keywords	clinical neuropsychology, pathology, imaging study, symptom, lesion