Dementia with lewy bodies in Down's syndrome

Authors
Simard, M van Reekum, R
Citation
M. Simard et R. Van Reekum, Dementia with lewy bodies in Down's syndrome, INT J GER P, 16(3), 2001, pp. 311-320
Citations number
67
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,"Clinical Psycology & Psychiatry
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
08856230 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
311 - 320
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-6230(200103)16:3<311:DWLBID>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The association between Down's syndrome (DS) and Alzheimer's disease is wel l established. This paper presents a review of the literature, suggesting a possible association between DS and the more recently recognised dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Patients with DLB frequently present with changes i n affect and behaviour, and in particular with psychotic symptoms. The lite rature suggests a possible role for atypical neuroleptics in the management of psychosis in DLB. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.