Dementia pugilistica in an alcoholic achondroplastic dwarf.
Dementia pugilistica is classically seen in boxers. We describe the case of a 33-yr-old achondroplastic dwarf who developed the pathological hallmarks of the condition, probably as a result of chronic occupational trauma. Dementia pugilistica has not been previously described in achondroplasia.
Williams
D J
DJ
John Tonge Centre, Forensic Pathology and Biology, Brisbane, Qld.
Tannenberg
A E
AE
D000130:Achondroplasia / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D001914:Boxing / Q000293:injuries; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000473:pathology*; D003704:Dementia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000473:pathology