Frontotemporal Dementia Case Study

Frontotemporal dementia is a common and severe neurodegenerative disorder and is estimated to account for 20% of cases of degenerative dementia with presenile onset. People with Frontotemporal dementia usually affect people in the age range of 35–75, and head trauma is identified as a risk factor, there is an increased positive family history. There is a 2.5 times increased risk due a positive association with Thyroid disease and FTD. (Weder, Aziz, Wilkins, & Tampi, 2007)
People with Frontotemporal dementia often tend to lack appropriate basic and social emotions. There may be disinhibition and overactivity in some people with FTD and others may display a lack of interest and emotion. Some behavioural abnormalities may be likened to people with an antisocial personality disorder. Neurological signs are usually absent early in the disease, as the disease progresses, people may develop parkinsonian signs of akinesia and rigidity. (Weder, Aziz, Wilkins, & Tampi, 2007)
Diagnosis for FTD is clarified by neuropsychiatric assessments, neuropsychological testing and neuroimaging studies. (Weder, Aziz, Wilkins, & Tampi, 2007)
I have recommended this detailed article as it covers many aspects of clinically diagnosing the disease and outcomes of treatment. This article also highlights the need for further research in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic modifications to improve a person’s life and prognosis. This article is excellent reading and will increase the readers knowledge for Frontotemporal dementia. (Weder, Aziz, Wilkins, & Tampi,