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Subdural hygroma presenting as dementia with kluver-bucy symptoms

H S Duggal1, C R Khess, S H Nizamie

  • 1HARPREET S. DUGGAL, D.P.M., Resident, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi- 834 006.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|March 25, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Subdural hygroma, a rare cause of dementia, can lead to reversible cognitive decline and unique symptoms like those seen in Kluver-Bucy syndrome. This case highlights the importance of considering reversible causes in dementia diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Dementia is a common neurological disorder with various causes.
  • Reversible dementia is often overlooked, despite its potential for treatment.
  • Subdural hygroma is a rare but treatable cause of dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of dementia presenting with Kluver-Bucy symptoms.
  • To highlight subdural hygroma as a potential cause of reversible dementia.
  • To discuss the implications of Kluver-Bucy symptoms in dementia.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient with dementia and Kluver-Bucy symptoms.
  • Review of literature on subdural hygroma and dementia.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with dementia and characteristic Kluver-Bucy symptoms.
  • Subdural hygroma was identified as the underlying cause.
  • Treatment of the subdural hygroma led to symptom improvement, indicating reversibility.

Conclusions:

  • Subdural hygroma can cause dementia with specific neurological and psychiatric symptoms.
  • Kluver-Bucy symptoms in dementia warrant investigation for reversible causes like subdural hygroma.
  • Early diagnosis and management of subdural hygroma are crucial for reversing dementia symptoms.
Keywords:
Kluver-Bucy syndromeSubdural hygromacarbamazepinedementia

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