[Affective disorders in Alzheimer's disease].
The links between depressive syndrome and Alzheimer's disease are problematic concerning the diagnosis and the therapeutic choice. The concepts of pseudo-dementia and late onset depression are shortly discussed. The hypothesis concerning the relationship between depression and Alzheimer's disease are summarized. The clinical data relevant for the diagnosis and the therapeutic guidelines are discussed.
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Département de psychiatrie, Université de Genève.
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000150:complications*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans
D000928:Antidepressive Agents