PROGRESSIVE NONFLUENT APHASIA
\pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪv nˌɒnflˈuːənt ɐfˈe͡ɪzi͡ə], \pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪv nˌɒnflˈuːənt ɐfˈeɪziə], \p_ɹ_ə_ɡ_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_v n_ˌɒ_n_f_l_ˈuː_ə_n_t ɐ_f_ˈeɪ_z_iə]\
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A progressive form of dementia characterized by the global loss of language abilities and initial preservation of other cognitive functions. Fluent and nonfluent subtypes have been described. Eventually a pattern of global cognitive dysfunction, similar to ALZHEIMER DISEASE, emerges. Pathologically, there are no Alzheimer or PICK DISEASE like changes, however, spongiform changes of cortical layers II and III are present in the TEMPORAL LOBE and FRONTAL LOBE. (From Brain 1998 Jan;121 (Pt 1):115-26)
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