title: [Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of dementia syndrome].
abstract: The criteria for the diagnosis of dementia and the inherent problems are discussed. From a neurological point of view the most important differential diagnoses are described. Special attention is paid to potentially treatable conditions.
authors: Klinik für Neurologie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors: H P
authors: HP
authors: Ludin
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome