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frontal lobe syndrome
Changes in behavior resulting from damage to frontal areas of the brain, or from damage to connectivities of the frontal lobe.
Etiology:
- stroke [2]
Clinical manifestations:
- mania [2]
- diminished self control, foresight, creativity & spontaneity
- increased irritability, selfishness, restlessness
- lack of concern for others
- concentration is often diminished
- measureable deterioration of intellect or memory is often not present
- emotional dullness
- aggressiveness
- impulsiveness
- boastfulness
- temper outbursts
- silly humour
- unrealistic ambitions
- changes depend on previous personality
Management:
- prognosis: recovery is possible & may continue for years
Related
frontotemporal dementia; frontotemporal lobar degeneration; frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (FTD, FTLD)
General
syndrome
References
- DSM-IIIR
- Taylor JB, Prager LM, Quijije NV, Schaefer PM.
Case 21-2018: A 61-Year-Old Man with Grandiosity, Impulsivity,
and Decreased Sleep.
N Engl J Med 2018; 379:182-189. July 12, 2018
PMID: 29996076
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcpc1712229