[Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) - even with revisited criteria a diagnostic challenge]

Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2014 May;82(5):267-70. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1365978. Epub 2014 May 13.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Frontotemporal dementia remains a diagnostic challenge. Especially the differential diagnosis between FTD and affective disorders is often difficult. Based on a case report, diagnostic efforts and differential diagnoses are described and revisited criteria for the behavioral FTD (bvFTD) from Rascowsky et al. are mentioned.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electroencephalography
  • Frontotemporal Dementia / diagnosis*
  • Frontotemporal Dementia / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mood Disorders / etiology
  • Mood Disorders / psychology
  • Neuropsychological Tests