30th April 2024

A 72-year-old former amateur boxer’s family report progressive memory impairment and inability to carry out tasks

A 72-year-old former amateur boxer’s family report progressive memory impairment and inability to carry out tasks such as cooking and shopping. This has been ongoing for the last 2 years but he has presented today because he accidentally set fire to his kitchen whilst cooking.  MRI imaging of his head shows generalised cerebral atrophy. What is the most likely cause for his symptoms?

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