A case of frontotemporal dementia with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis presenting with pathological gambling
Journal of Clinical Neurology (Korea), cilt.9, sa.2, ss.133-137, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.3988/jcn.2013.9.2.133
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Neurology (Korea)
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.133-137
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Frontotemporal dementia, Pathological gambling
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background Pathological gambling (PG), which is characterized by consistent, repetitive gambling and unsuccessful quitting attempts, is classified as an impulse control disorder. PG has also been reported in patients with Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Case Report A 53-year-old male visited the outpatient clinic due to excessive gambling and personality changes. Based on electrophysiological findings and neuropsychiatric assessment, he was diagnosed as frontotemporal dementia-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Conclusions This case report underlines that PG can also be seen in patients with neurological disorders involving the orbitofrontal cortex. © 2013 Korean Neurological Association.