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Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 1/2012

01.01.2012 | Beiträge zum Themenschwerpunkt

Co-occurrence of parkinsonism and dementia in clinical practice

Relevant differential diagnoses

verfasst von: I. Liepelt-Scarfone, M. Jamour, W. Maetzler

Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie | Ausgabe 1/2012

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Abstract

Co-occurrence of parkinsonism and dementia is commonly observed in the aging population. This narrative review gives an overview of disorders regularly presenting with these symptoms, e.g., idiopathic Parkinson disease with dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration syndrome, vascular cognitive impairment, drug-induced parkinsonism, and normal-pressure hydrocephalus. Both a thoroughly performed medical history and a comprehensive clinical examination can narrow down relevant differential diagnoses. Characteristic clinical and neuropsychological features are highlighted, including cognitive screening strategies. Neurophysiological and neuropathological aspects of the disorders are briefly discussed to give a better understanding of treatment options.
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Metadaten
Titel
Co-occurrence of parkinsonism and dementia in clinical practice
Relevant differential diagnoses
verfasst von
I. Liepelt-Scarfone
M. Jamour
W. Maetzler
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie / Ausgabe 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0948-6704
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-011-0261-7

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