What is Frontotemporal Degeneration?
Frontotemporal degeneration is characterized by damage to brain cells caused by atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Behavior, emotional response and language skills may be affected depending on the location of damage within these lobes.
Who has Frontotemporal Degeneration at PatientsLikeMe?
- 5 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Frontotemporal Degeneration is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 50% | Females |
|---|---|
| 50% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Frontotemporal Degeneration patients who have completed their condition history