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lesions of the dominant left frontal lobe can cause three things. list them.
• Paroxysmal (i.e. short, frequent) jerking movements in a contralateral limb, known as simple motor or Jacksonian seizures
• contralateral hemiplegia, with weakness of the face and upper motor neuron signs in the limb
• Broca's aphasia with difficulty producing brief utterances, paraphasia (word errors) and poor
articulation. Word repetition is impaired, but comprehension preserved. Alexia and agraphia
(complete inability to read or write) may present.
