Dutch psychologists examined the case of a 58-year old woman misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.The woman sought a neurologist during a particularly stressful time in her life, revealing that her mother suffered from the disease.
Her brain scan revealed hypofrontality (reduced activity) in her forebrain, and performance on a cognitive impairment exam was estimated as "poor," without having actually taken the exam.
The woman's condition deteriorated significantly, wherein she became permanently confused and, eventually, suicidal.
