Frontotemporal dementia

Author/s: 
Raul Medina-Rioja, Gina Gonzalez-Calderon, Mario Masellis
Date Added: 
December 13, 2023
Journal/Publication: 
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publisher: 
Canadian Medical Association
Publication Date: 
December 10, 2023
Issue: 
48
Volume: 
195
Pages: 
E1660
Type: 
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1503/cmaj.230407
PMID (1): 
38081627

RPR Commentary

A concise review of fronto-temporal dementia. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

Frontotemporal dementia should be considered in adults aged 50–75 years presenting with behavioural or language changes. After Alzheimer disease, it is the second most common cause of dementia among adults younger than 65 years.1 Frontal and temporal lobe degeneration results in behavioural or language impairment.

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