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Diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy delayed by coexisting fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy

  • Dong Y. Han
  • , Anne L. Shandera-Ochsner
  • , Brian D. Bell
  • , Susanne K. Seeger

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Abstract

Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as the visual variant of Alzheimer's Disease, is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects the visuospatial systems in its initial stages. Due to the rarity of this condition and the presence of relatively preserved memory during its early stages compared to other dementias, its accurate diagnosis can be delayed. When accompanied by a comorbid visual disorder, the diagnostic process becomes even more challenging. This study describes the disease course of a patient whose diagnosis of Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy served to delay an additional diagnosis of PCA, illustrating the necessity of careful scrutiny of symptom presentation and especially its course.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)138-141
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2014

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • cognition
  • dementia
  • Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy
  • posterior cortical atrophy
  • visual variant of Alzheimer's disease
  • visuospatial impairment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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