Alzheimer's patient. Caustic burns caused by ingestion of dishwasher powder,seen on the mouth of an 82 year-old female patient with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of senile dementia in old age. Although it's cause is not known,a degeneration of brain tissue occurs. This causes a progressive deterioration in a patient's personality over time,including memory disorders,confusion and disorientation. Loss of sensory and motor functions occur in the final stages during which the patient may require full-time attention | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 4972 px × 3425 px |
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