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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Subcortical dementia | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Cognitive impairment]], [[slowed thinking]], [[apathy]], [[depression (mood)|depression]], [[motor dysfunction]] | |||
| onset = Gradual | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Huntington's disease]], [[HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder]], [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[Vascular dementia]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[Neuropsychological test]], [[Brain imaging]] | |||
| differential = [[Cortical dementia]], [[Alzheimer's disease]] | |||
| treatment = [[Medication]], [[Cognitive therapy]], [[Physical therapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on underlying condition | |||
| frequency = | |||
}} | |||
'''Subcortical dementia''' is a type of [[dementia]] that is caused by problems in the part of the brain beneath the cortex. The term is no longer used frequently, but it helps to describe a group of dementias that have similar symptom patterns and brain changes. | '''Subcortical dementia''' is a type of [[dementia]] that is caused by problems in the part of the brain beneath the cortex. The term is no longer used frequently, but it helps to describe a group of dementias that have similar symptom patterns and brain changes. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Subcortical dementia is characterized by slow thinking and difficulty starting and stopping actions. This is different from the memory loss that is typical in [[Alzheimer's disease]], which is a cortical dementia. People with subcortical dementia may also have mood changes, such as depression or apathy (lack of interest in things). | Subcortical dementia is characterized by slow thinking and difficulty starting and stopping actions. This is different from the memory loss that is typical in [[Alzheimer's disease]], which is a cortical dementia. People with subcortical dementia may also have mood changes, such as depression or apathy (lack of interest in things). | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Subcortical dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, including [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Huntington's disease]], and [[HIV]]. It can also be caused by progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, and some types of [[stroke]]. | Subcortical dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, including [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Huntington's disease]], and [[HIV]]. It can also be caused by progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, and some types of [[stroke]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of subcortical dementia can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other types of dementia. Doctors may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies to make a diagnosis. | Diagnosis of subcortical dementia can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other types of dementia. Doctors may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies to make a diagnosis. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for subcortical dementia focuses on managing symptoms. This may include medications to help with mood changes and physical symptoms, as well as therapies to help with cognitive function. | Treatment for subcortical dementia focuses on managing symptoms. This may include medications to help with mood changes and physical symptoms, as well as therapies to help with cognitive function. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Cortical dementia]] | * [[Cortical dementia]] | ||
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* [[Frontotemporal dementia]] | * [[Frontotemporal dementia]] | ||
* [[Vascular dementia]] | * [[Vascular dementia]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Dementia]] | [[Category:Dementia]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:42, 4 April 2025
| Subcortical dementia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Neurology |
| Symptoms | Cognitive impairment, slowed thinking, apathy, depression, motor dysfunction |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Gradual |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, Multiple sclerosis, Vascular dementia |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Neuropsychological test, Brain imaging |
| Differential diagnosis | Cortical dementia, Alzheimer's disease |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Medication, Cognitive therapy, Physical therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on underlying condition |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Subcortical dementia is a type of dementia that is caused by problems in the part of the brain beneath the cortex. The term is no longer used frequently, but it helps to describe a group of dementias that have similar symptom patterns and brain changes.
Symptoms[edit]
Subcortical dementia is characterized by slow thinking and difficulty starting and stopping actions. This is different from the memory loss that is typical in Alzheimer's disease, which is a cortical dementia. People with subcortical dementia may also have mood changes, such as depression or apathy (lack of interest in things).
Causes[edit]
Subcortical dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and HIV. It can also be caused by progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, and some types of stroke.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of subcortical dementia can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other types of dementia. Doctors may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies to make a diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for subcortical dementia focuses on managing symptoms. This may include medications to help with mood changes and physical symptoms, as well as therapies to help with cognitive function.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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