Unilateral spatial neglect is a debilitating neurological condition characterized by a failure to explore and allocate attention in the space contralateral to the damaged hemisphere.

What causes unilateral spatial neglect?

Usually, unilateral neglect results from stroke; however, it may also result from traumatic brain injuries or neoplastic disease. Neglect is most likely in cases of large right hemisphere stroke.

What part of the brain is damaged in spatial neglect?

Spatial neglect is not only associated with right parietal stroke. It is commonly associated with lesions of the inferior parietal lobule or temporo-parietal region, but also with lesions of the superior temporal cortex, or frontal lobe.