Mental health · UKMLA & AKT
Frontotemporal dementia
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise frontotemporal dementia — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - progressive atrophy of frontal and temporal lobes; third most common cortical dementia. Peak onset 45-65 years (earlier than Alzheimer's). Frequently misdiagnosed as psychiatric illness due to behavioural presentation with intact memory.
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