Balint Syndrome

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Synonyms: Balint-Holmes-Syndrom

Balint's syndrome is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that can occur with bilateral lesions of the parietal lobe.

Historical

The syndrome was first described in 1909 by the Austro-Hungarian neurologist and psychiatrist Rezső Bálint in a case report [^1].

Clinical Symptomatology

Balint's syndrome is characterized by the pathological narrowing of the visual attention field, disturbed visuospatial orientation, and impaired intentional visual control of gaze and reaching [^2].

Etiology

Balint's syndrome is associated with bilateral parietal lesions.