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'Utterly catastrophic' — life with frontotemporal dementia

All In The Mind

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A Complex Diagnosis: Frontotemporal Dementia and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions

This chapter explores the challenges faced in diagnosing frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in a patient with comorbid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It discusses the erratic behavior, conflicts, and racist comments exhibited by the patient, leading to their admission to a mental institution and eventual diagnosis of FTD.

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