John Walker wrote..........
>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is not the only illness that causes
>progressive dementia. Other less common degenerative diseases of the
>brain may also produce intellectual decline. Alzheimer's disease may
>sometimes coexist with other conditions to give an atypical
>presentation. When memory loss or disorientation is associated with
>extrapyramidal signs (EPS) such as muscle stiffness, slowness of
>movement, postural instability, gait imbalance, and tremor, special
>attention is needed to rule out conditions other than AD. A precise
>diagnosis is essential for proper management of care and planning for
>the future...........
Another condition that mimics PD and can have EPS is normal pressure
hydrocephalus (NPS), also known as adult onset hydrocephalus. A CT scan
or an MRI should be part of the diagnostic procedure to rule out NPH.
Peace, John
