1 Encephalopathy and Delirium
Catriona M. Harrop Abstract Encephalopathy is characterized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as “any diffuse disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure,” 1…
Catriona M. Harrop Abstract Encephalopathy is characterized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as “any diffuse disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure,” 1…
Abstract A 65-year-old accountant presented to the consultation to investigate whether her memory lapses are the first manifestations of Fahr’s disease. She noticed, during the last few years, a progressive…
Abstract Ms. L is having a regular ongoing follow-up with a psychiatrist in private practice for a history of bipolar disorder (BP). She reported a first major depressive episode at…
Abstract A 73-year-old Brazilian, right-handed man, retired business manager, began having progressively cognitive and behavioral disorders for the past 5 years. His family noticed some behavioral changes, as he presented…
Abstract A 62-year-old male (Patient 1) was admitted to the Capital Medical University Hospital, in Beijing, China, because of a 3-month history of progressive cognitive impairment and abnormal behaviors including…
Abstract Mr. C, a 75-year-old man, noticed difficulty remembering names and adding numbers after wakening while on vacation. Although these problems were quite subtle, his wife was puzzled because he…
Abstract A 71-year-old man was admitted for gradually difficult walking for 3 years along with memory impairment and urinary incontinence for 1 year. At first, this patient just complained of…
Abstract A 32-year-old right-handed woman developed persistent fever with malaise and nausea. The symptoms persisted for 2 weeks, after which she was admitted because of delirium, amnesia, and repetitive generalized…
Abstract An 85-year-old woman with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presented with gradual and progressive cognitive impairment for more than 2 years, involving cognitive domains of memory, executive function, visuospatial and mood….
Abstract A 29-year-old woman was referred to a community hospital. She was accompanied by her parents. They reported that behavioral and personality changes had been present for 3 days. The…