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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jun 2014
ReviewClinical presentation and differential diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies: a review.
- L F Morra and P J Donovick.
- State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, USA.
- Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2014 Jun 1; 29 (6): 569-76.
BackgroundDementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most prevalent dementia diagnoses. However, differential diagnosis between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia can still be very difficult given the overlap in neuropathology, clinical presentation, cognitive, and neuroanatomical changes.MethodA literature review of dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia was conducted using PubMed.Results And ImplicationsAccurate diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies is crucial in order to more accurately predict the progression of the disease and negative side effects from pharmacological treatment. The differences and similarities between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia are highlighted in order to aid clinicians in differential diagnosis.Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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