Koutroumanos, Nikolaos; Clarke, Michael P.; Mosimann, Urs Peter (2009). Dementia presenting with visual complaints. BMJ case reports, 2009(feb24 1), bcr0820080730-bcr0820080730. BMJ Publishing Group 10.1136/bcr.08.2008.0730
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A 78-year-old female developed memory problems after a 2-year history of persistent visual complaints. Ocular pathology did not explain the extent of her perceived visual impairment. Cognitive screening tests found prominent visuo-constructive deficits and a comprehensive dementia assessment revealed the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. This case describes visual complaints as the initial symptom of dementia, pre-dating memory impairment by several years. We discuss clinical signs of cerebral visual impairment and suggest a simple screening measure.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > University Psychiatric Services > University Hospital of Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy |
UniBE Contributor: |
Mosimann, Urs Peter |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1757-790X |
Publisher: |
BMJ Publishing Group |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pascal Wurtz |
Date Deposited: |
11 Jul 2014 14:06 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:29 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1136/bcr.08.2008.0730 |
PubMed ID: |
21686656 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.43028 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/43028 |
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