Diffuse neurofibrillary tangles with calcification: a new presenile dementia.
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The term "diffuse neurofibrillary tangles with calcification" (DNTC) is proposed for a new form of presenile dementia. It is characterised by slowly progressive cortical dementia in the presenium, localised temporal or temporofrontal lobar atrophy, numerous neurofibrillary tangles widespread in the cerebral cortex, and pronounced calcareous deposits; 16 cases of DNTC, have been reported.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 57 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994