HIV-associated dementia presenting predominantly with clinical motor deficits: A case report()

HIV-associated dementia is commonly seen in older individuals and presents as a subcortical dementia associated with concentration, attention, and memory impairments. Motor signs, such as difficulty with gait, and mood changes are less prominent findings but are considered during diagnosis. We prese...

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Autores principales: McLean, Laura, Aradi, Stephen, Waknin, Roy, Rea, Brittany, Camacho, Marc A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9217990/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35755114
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.076
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Sumario:HIV-associated dementia is commonly seen in older individuals and presents as a subcortical dementia associated with concentration, attention, and memory impairments. Motor signs, such as difficulty with gait, and mood changes are less prominent findings but are considered during diagnosis. We present a case of HIV-associated dementia in a young 29-year-old man who presented with progressive lower extremity weakness and difficulty ambulating.

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