frontal lobe syndrome

Introduction

Changes in behavior resulting from damage to frontal areas of the brain, or from damage to connectivities of the frontal lobe.

Etiology

• stroke

Clinical manifestations

• mania
• diminished self control, foresight, creativity & spontaneity
• increased irritability, selfishness, restlessness
• lack of concern for others
• concentration is often diminished
• measureable deterioration of intellect or memory is often not present
• emotional dullness
• aggressiveness
• impulsiveness
• boastfulness
• temper outbursts
• silly humour
• unrealistic ambitions
• changes depend on previous personality

Management

• prognosis: recovery is possible & may continue for years

More general terms

• syndrome

Additional terms

• frontotemporal dementia; frontotemporal lobar degeneration; frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (FTD, FTLD)