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Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia

Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia

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Understanding Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia 1. Introduction Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD) is a rare form of dementia that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It is characterized by changes in behavior, personality, and language abilities. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, which primarily affects memory, bvFTD leads to significant alterations in…