Young-onset dementia: investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on young-onset dementia: investigations: Blood tests HIV screen Syphilis serology Copper and caeruloplasmin White cell enzymes Blood film for acanthocytes Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) Antibodies Autoimmune antibodies Paraneoplastic antibodies Genetics…

Blood tests

  • HIV screen
  • Syphilis serology
  • Copper and caeruloplasmin
  • White cell enzymes
  • Blood film for acanthocytes
  • Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)
  • Antibodies
  • Autoimmune antibodies
  • Paraneoplastic antibodies
  • Genetics

Electroencephalography (EEG): features

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis: disorders

Other tests

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References

  1. Rossor MN, Fox NC, Mummery CJ, Schott JM, Warren JD. The diagnosis of young-onset dementia. Lancet Neurol 2010; 9:793-806.
  2. Sampson EL, Warren JD, Rossor MN. Young onset dementia. Postgrad Med J 2004; 80:125-139. 

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