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Familial Aggregation in Frontotemporal Dementia
Neurol 50:1541-1545, Stevens,M.,et al, 1998
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Article Abstract
Frontotemporal dementia(FTD)is a common,non-Alzheimer's dementia.Its familial occurrence has been reported but the frequency of positive family history is unknown.This study documents the importance of genetic factors in a proportion of FTD patients with the age at onset of dementia in first-degree relatives being 11 years earlier than in the general population.
 
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