Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)

first described by Dr. Levi in 1912
a form of progressive dementia identified by abnormal structures in neurons called “Lewy bodies“ which are composed mainly of a protein called alpha synuclein and are distributed in the cortex and the midbrain [5]
the mechanism that leads to the formation of Lewy bodies is unknown
cerebral atrophy is present along with neurofibrillary tangles, however, minimal neuritic plaques are seen
LBD has a greater frequency of depressive and psychotic symptoms with a fluctuating level of consciousness and cognitive symptoms occurring within one year of the onset of Parkinsonian motor symptoms [5]
more information can be obtained on the Lewy Body Dementia Association website

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