A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran
Background: Dementia is an increasingly pressing concern both in the United States and globally, driven by an aging population and improved life expectancy. The condition encompasses a variety of etiologies and presents a spectrum of symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process. This complexity is...
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Sadra Danesh Negar
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| author | Sujan Poudel Tejas Patel Jhoanne Paras Berdith Lebrun Gerardo Ferrer Prerana Upadhyaya Nisha Panta Syed Rizvi Sultan Ahmed |
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| description | Background: Dementia is an increasingly pressing concern both in the United States and globally, driven by an aging population and improved life expectancy. The condition encompasses a variety of etiologies and presents a spectrum of symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process. This complexity is further heightened in the veteran population. In this report, we present a case study of a veteran experiencing atypical dementia symptoms.Case Presentation: Our subject is a veteran, a demographic that necessitates special attention due to unique health challenges. This individual exhibit cognitive decline characterized by atypical symptoms, including fugue states, recurrent episodes of flight, and significant amnesia. This case study explores the concurrent pathologies to better delineate the etiology of dementia, highlighting an essential aspect of geriatric healthcare.Discussion: This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing and managing dementia when symptoms are atypical, particularly in patients with multiple comorbidities and intricate medical histories, such as those stemming from military service. In these instances, a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach is not only beneficial but essential for effective dementia management, emphasizing its importance in clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f45da2a3e0346f6969a6cc6694df8652025-01-10T18:47:16ZengSadra Danesh NegarJournal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine3041-97003041-99212024-11-013313514010.22034/jpcm.2024.462496.1173208337A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteranSujan Poudel0Tejas Patel1Jhoanne Paras2Berdith Lebrun3Gerardo Ferrer4Prerana Upadhyaya5Nisha Panta6Syed Rizvi7Sultan Ahmed8Department of Psychiatry, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, Florida, United StatesRoss University school of Medicine, BarbadosLarkin University College of Biomedical Sciences, Miami, Florida, United StatesLarkin University College of Biomedical Sciences, Miami, Florida, United StatesDepartment of Psychiatry, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, Florida, United StatesDepartment of Family Medicine, Unity Health White County Medical Center, Searcy, Arkansas, United StatesDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu, NepalLarkin University College of Biomedical Sciences, Miami, Florida, United statesDepartment of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, Florida, United StatesBackground: Dementia is an increasingly pressing concern both in the United States and globally, driven by an aging population and improved life expectancy. The condition encompasses a variety of etiologies and presents a spectrum of symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process. This complexity is further heightened in the veteran population. In this report, we present a case study of a veteran experiencing atypical dementia symptoms.Case Presentation: Our subject is a veteran, a demographic that necessitates special attention due to unique health challenges. This individual exhibit cognitive decline characterized by atypical symptoms, including fugue states, recurrent episodes of flight, and significant amnesia. This case study explores the concurrent pathologies to better delineate the etiology of dementia, highlighting an essential aspect of geriatric healthcare.Discussion: This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing and managing dementia when symptoms are atypical, particularly in patients with multiple comorbidities and intricate medical histories, such as those stemming from military service. In these instances, a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach is not only beneficial but essential for effective dementia management, emphasizing its importance in clinical practice.https://www.jpcmed.com/article_208337_24548e76810ea202d35aed20b23c4456.pdfdementiaalzheimer's diseasetraumatic brain injury |
| spellingShingle | Sujan Poudel Tejas Patel Jhoanne Paras Berdith Lebrun Gerardo Ferrer Prerana Upadhyaya Nisha Panta Syed Rizvi Sultan Ahmed A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine dementia alzheimer's disease traumatic brain injury |
| title | A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| title_full | A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| title_fullStr | A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| title_short | A case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| title_sort | case of mixed dementia with atypical presentation in a veteran |
| topic | dementia alzheimer's disease traumatic brain injury |
| url | https://www.jpcmed.com/article_208337_24548e76810ea202d35aed20b23c4456.pdf |
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