LATE: A Newly Identified Etiology of Dementia
Daniel Varon, MD, discusses a neurocognitive disorder called limbic predominant age related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). LATE is commonly observed in subjects over the age of 80 and can have a similar presentation to Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Varon reviews the pathologic, epidemiological, and clinical features of the disease.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the clinical features of LATE
- Describe the relevance of LATE in older individuals with cognitive dysfunction
- Describe some of the diagnostic challenges LATE currently presents
Disclosures
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Release Date: 2/16/2021 | Last Modified On: 2/28/2023 | Expires: 2/28/2024
Published
February 16, 2021
Expires
February 28, 2024
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