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The temporal variant of frontotemporal dementia
T Edwards-Lee1, B L Miller, D F Benson
1Department of Neurology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance 90509, USA.
Brain : a Journal of Neurology
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) presents diverse symptoms. This study highlights the temporal lobe variant (TLV) of FTD, revealing distinct clinical features associated with left-sided versus right-sided brain dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorder.
- Understanding the clinical variability within FTD is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- The temporal lobe variant (TLV) of FTD presents unique challenges in characterization.