Case Report – Can FTD masquerade as depression?

Meleseini Tai-Roche, Gabriel Sanchez

Geriatric medicine can be an eclectic mix of pathology coupled with a complex social

context. We present a case report which poses the similarities of Frontal Lobe Dementia and Depression in the older patient who presents with features of both. The case highlights the key diagnostic features in both syndromes, and the complexity of clinical care when diagnosis remains uncertain. Discussion will also surround appropriate and evidence-based

management for the patient and their family.