Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder.

Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder" (FTND). This is a progressive brain disorder that primarily affects the frontal and temporal areas of the brain, resulting in significant changes in personality, behavior and cognitive function. In this session, we will explore in detail NFTD, its subtypes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approaches.

Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder Subtypes

Variant Frontal Behavioral (VCF): characterized by personality and behavioral changes, such as lack of social inhibition, impulsivity, apathy and lack of empathy.

Variant of Semantic Aphasia (VAS): Manifests primarily as difficulty understanding and using language, including loss of word meaning and difficulty remembering names and objects.

Variant of Progressive Non-Fluent Aphasia (VAPNF): Involves difficulty in the fluent production of spoken language, with choppy speech and difficulty in forming complete sentences.

Characteristic Symptoms

Personality Changes: May include lack of social inhibition, impulsive behaviors, apathy, self-centeredness, and lack of empathy.

Behavioral Changes: Patients may exhibit unusual behaviors, such as overeating, changes in eating or interest in unusual foods, neglect of personal hygiene, and repetitive behaviors.

Cognitive Changes: Cognitive function is impaired, which can result in difficulties with decision-making, planning, problem-solving, and organization.

Language Changes: In some variants, language problems occur, such as loss of meaning of words or difficulty expressing oneself fluently.

Diagnosis

Clinical Evaluation: An accurate diagnosis begins with a thorough clinical evaluation that includes interviews with the patient and caregivers, cognitive testing, and laboratory tests to rule out other causes of symptoms.

Neuroimaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) of the brain may reveal structural changes in the frontal and temporal regions that support the diagnosis.

Treatment and Managem