FTD is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, depression, Parkinson’s disease, or a psychiatric condition. On average, it currently takes 3.6 years to get an accurate diagnosis.
The diagnosis of FTD requires a thorough history, verified by a caregiver, and a neurological examination unless a genetic cause is known.
Clinical trials are in progress for some types of FTD; pharmacologic and behavioral interventions are available for symptomatic benefit of specific cognitive and behavioral features for all types of FTD.
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