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Elizabeta Dadić-Hero1, Tanja Grahovac, Marina Kovac
1Community Primary Health Centre, Primorsko-goranska county, Croatia. elizabeta.dadic.hero@ri.t-com.hr
Collegium Antropologicum
|January 7, 2012
Summary
This study details a 53-year-old male diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The case highlights dementia symptoms, including cognitive decline, depressed mood, and vision impairment, in younger individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Dementia is a progressive brain disorder causing cognitive deficits.
- Early-onset dementia affects individuals under 65.
- Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of dementia.
- Diagnostic workup included psycho-diagnostic assessment, neurological examination, and brain CT.
- The patient exhibited cognitive deficits, depressed mood, and impaired vision.
Findings:
- The diagnostic workup confirmed early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
- The patient's condition was characterized by significant cognitive impairment.
- Associated symptoms included depressed mood and vision impairment.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of diagnosing early-onset dementia.
- It highlights the varied presentation of Alzheimer's disease in younger patients.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
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