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Differential diagnosis of pseudodementia in the elderly
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Differential diagnosis of pseudodementia in the elderly
Geriatrics.
1988 Mar.
Abstract
When depression occurs in the elderly, it may mimic dementia. The identification of depressive pseudodementia is important because this syndrome, unlike true dementia, often responds to antidepressant treatment. In this paper, the authors present strategies for differentiating pseudodementia, dementia, and coexisting depression and dementia. The treatment of depression in the elderly is also discussed.
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