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Diogenes syndrome — frontal lobe dysfunction or multi-factorial disorder?
Author(s)	Helen Campbell, George Tadros, Gabra Hanna
Journal title	Geriatric Medicine, vol 35, no 3, March 2005
Pages	pp 77-79
Source	http://www.gerimed.co.uk
Keywords	Self care capacity ; Neglect [care] ; Memory disorders ; Case studies ; Literature reviews.
Annotation	Diogenes syndrome is characterised by domestic squalor, self-neglect, social isolation and hoarding of rubbish. This syndrome is much more common in older than younger people, and the majority suffer from a physical illness. In this article, the authors discuss the currently available evidence on Diogenes syndrome and its epidemiology. They attempt to reveal the mysterious pathology of the syndrome. Having included a case report, they conclude that a study of a larger number of cases using detailed neuropsychological assessment and complete clinical and organic examination would be useful. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-050422202 A
Classmark	CA: QNR: EH: 69P: 64A
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