Varied Presentations of Dementia - Case Reports
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2019-03-28
Authors : KARTHIKEYAN;
Page : 26-28
Keywords : Dementia; Alzheimer's disease; Dementia with Lewy bodies; Frontotemporal dementia;
Abstract
Dementia is a state of impaired memory with loss of other cognitive abilities or change in personality that is persistent and interferes with previously achieved levels of social or occupational function. Clinically distinction between various types of dementia is important as it can have profound implications for management and prognosis. Here we report three case reports of dementia admitted in our ward with varied presentations.
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