In this article, Loy and colleagues examine the case of a woman with frontotemporal dementia who presented in the clinic with complex delusions. Psychosis is considered an unusual early feature of this form of dementia but, when present, can wrongly suggest a diagnosis of schizophrenia. In discussing the case, Loyet al. highlight the clinical features that might assist in the differentiation between these two conditions.
- Clement T. Loy
- Jillian J. Kril
- John R. Hodges