Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (dementia pugilistica) of the box player

Authors

  • Renata Areza-Fegyveres Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Neurologia; Grupo de Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento
  • Paulo Caramelli Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Neurologia; Grupo de Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento
  • Ricardo Nitrini Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Neurologia; Grupo de Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000100003

Keywords:

dementia, dementia pugilistica, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease

Abstract

Dementia pugilistica is characterized by cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and parkinsonian signs. The most remarkable neuropathological finding is the large amount of neurofibrillary tangles and virtual absence of senile plaques. The aim of the study is to revise the subject, particularly the clinical picture, epidemiology, neuropathology, the strategies for early detection of cognitive signs, and its relation with Alzheimer's disease.

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Published

2005-01-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Reviews of Literature

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How to Cite

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (dementia pugilistica) of the box player . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(1), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000100003