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Washington University Experience | NEURODEGENERATION | Lewy Body Disease (LBD) | 2 LBD - Gross Pathology - Cerebrum LBD -Dementia | 3A0 Case 3 History
Case 3 History ---- This 77yo male first developed cognitive impairment characterized by difficulties with executive function at age 68. He became more withdrawn, interacting less socially. At age 70, he developed slower walking and some imbalance. He tended to propulse or fall forward. At age 71, he tended to drag the right foot when walking. He was slower rolling in bed and arising from chairs. At age 72, he had right hand resting tremor. His handwriting became smaller. He became suspicious in his thinking by age 73. Cognitive impairment interfered with activities of daily living resulting in a diagnosis of dementia.
