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[Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia: a rare association. Case report]
Rivista Di Neurologia
|March 1, 1985
Abstract:
It has been reported a case of a young man with a rare syndrome: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dementia. The case is discussed with reference to some pathogenetic ipothesis.
Insights
A rare case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dementia in a young man is presented. The study discusses potential causes and contributing factors for this unusual presentation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Genetics
Background:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder typically affecting older adults.
- Dementia is a cognitive decline that can co-occur with ALS, but is less common in younger patients.
- This case highlights a rare syndrome combining ALS and dementia in a young individual.