Stuart J. Kanter, DO Section of Geriatric Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Ronan M. Factora, MD Section of Geriatric Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Theodore T. Suh, MD, PhD, MHSc Section of Geriatric Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Address: Theodore T. Suh, MD, PhD, MHSc, Department of Geriatric Medicine, A91, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; e-mail suht@ccf.org
Dr. Factora has indicated that he owns stock in the Pfizer corporation and has received honoraria from Pfizer for teaching and speaking.
Dr. Suh has indicated that he has received honoraria from the Pfizer corporation for teaching and speaking.
ABSTRACTPrimary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a distinct clinical entity in which the patient develops language deficits while other cognitive domains remain relatively preserved until late in the course of the illness. The diagnosis can be relatively clear through an appropriate diagnostic approach based on the history and physical examination. There is no cure, but speech therapy is beneficial in this illness.
