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Subcortical dementia: a clinical approach.

D F Benson

    Advances in Neurology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Many dementia cases are treatable subcortical disorders, not irreversible cortical dementias like Alzheimer's. Early clinical examination can identify patients who may benefit from treatment, improving their quality of life.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Geriatrics
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Cortical dementia, including Alzheimer's and Pick's disease, currently lacks specific treatments.
    • Subcortical dementia disorders often show partial or complete reversibility with appropriate medical intervention.
    • Dementia represents a significant disability, making the identification of treatable cases crucial for patient well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of differentiating between cortical and subcortical dementia.
    • To emphasize the potential for treatment in a significant proportion of dementia patients.
    • To advocate for the use of clinical examination in identifying potentially treatable dementia.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentations differentiating cortical and subcortical dementia.
    • Emphasis on the diagnostic value of a thorough clinical examination.
    • Comparison of treatment responses in different dementia classifications.

    Main Results:

    • A substantial number of dementia patients may have treatable subcortical disorders, not irreversible cortical dementia.
    • Clinical examination is presented as a key diagnostic tool for distinguishing dementia types.
    • Distinct clinical features of cortical and subcortical dementia offer diagnostic leads.

    Conclusions:

    • Many individuals diagnosed with general dementia, senile dementia, or organic brain syndrome (OBS) may have treatable conditions.
    • Effective clinical assessment can identify patients who could experience improved quality of life through treatment.
    • Differentiating dementia types via clinical examination is vital for guiding appropriate patient management and treatment strategies.

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