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Perfil Neuropsicológico de Paciente Adulto Joven con Síndrome Z

Translated title of the contribution: Neuropsychological Profile of Young Adult Patient with Z Syndrome

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Abstract

This research aims to establish the neuropsychological profile of a patient suffering from obstructive apnea syndrome along with metabolic syndrome, this interaction is currently known as Z Syndrome. A descriptive study of a single case, considering a neuropsychological battery previously determined, the cognitive performance of a 34-year-old male patient with the mentioned diagnosis is characterized. The data was analyzed with the corresponding standard to each test, finding cognitive difficulties at the level of executive function, especially in functions of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. In conclusion, it is established that Z syndrome is associated with a minor neurocognitive disorder in a young adult
Translated title of the contributionNeuropsychological Profile of Young Adult Patient with Z Syndrome
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)48-53
JournalRevista Chilena de Neuropsicología
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
  • Z syndrome
  • neuropsychology
  • dysexecutive syndrome
  • neuropsychological profile

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