Frontotemporal Dementia: About A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Frontotemporal dementia is a common form of degenerative dementia. It typically begins between the ages of 45 and 65. However, frontotemporal dementia can often be mistaken for several psychiatric clinical presentations due to behavioral, personality, and language disorders that can be observed in various psychiatric pathology. Case Report: We report the case of a 61-year-old patient, who presented with behavioral disturbances, neglect of personal hygiene, reduced speech and a progressive onset of personality change over a three-year period, contrasting sharply with his previous state. A cerebral CT scan revealed symmetrical focal atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes. Family members were informed about the nature and prognosis of the disease. The patient showed partial improvement of symptoms with Quetiapine 300mg/day. Conclusion: The diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia relies on a good knowledge of the diagnostic approach and the course of the disease, and on neuroimaging. The challenge is to identify targeted therapies to optimize prognosis.