Richard Goodwin1. 1. Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Australia; University of Queensland, Australia; and Bayside Community Mental Health Service, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This case series considers three patients newly diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) whilst under the care of mental health services. The cases demonstrate that the difficulties in diagnosing DLB as early symptoms may resemble other neurodegenerative disorders or psychiatric illnesses. CONCLUSION: The role of consensus criteria in diagnosis is explored. The use of screening and assessment tools in early identification of DLB is also considered.
OBJECTIVES: This case series considers three patients newly diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) whilst under the care of mental health services. The cases demonstrate that the difficulties in diagnosing DLB as early symptoms may resemble other neurodegenerative disorders or psychiatric illnesses. CONCLUSION: The role of consensus criteria in diagnosis is explored. The use of screening and assessment tools in early identification of DLB is also considered.
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Keywords:
dementia; lewy body disease; neuropsychiatry; psychogeriatrics
Authors: Annalise Rahman-Filipiak; Shima Sadaghiyani; Katrail Davis; Arijit K Bhaumik; Henry L Paulson; Bruno Giordani; Benjamin M Hampstead Journal: Alzheimers Dement (Amst) Date: 2022-02-09