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Cranial computed tomography had been performed because of left-sided headaches. Because of the imaging findings, the patient presented at our institution for additional MRI and clinical testing (including the Motor Activity Log, Wolf motor function test, 2-point discrimination test, Purdue pegboard test, gross motor function test, Physician Rating Scale, and Aachener aphasia test, including patterns for spontaneous speech, repetition, naming, comprehension, written language, and the token test). The patient's disabilities were related to deficits in fine motor control and reduced precision. Therefore, the patient was unable to perform the Purdue pegboard test with his affected hand. According to the Aachener aphasia test, no aphasia could be demonstrated for this strongly left-handed patient. Strong mirror movements were found. Cortical reorganization is possible if damage occurs in very early childhood. Motor function and speech were controlled by the remaining, nonaffected hemisphere, with a remarkable outcome. 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