Warning Symptoms Of Posterior Cortical Atrophy

Posterior cortical atrophy (Benson's syndrome) is a rare condition that is considered a variation of Alzheimer's disease. It is known as a visual variant, meaning it primarily affects an individual's vision, and it may impact cognitive function as it progresses as well. Approximately five percent of Alzheimer's disease patients have posterior cortical atrophy. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, posterior cortical atrophy may occur with Lewy body dementia and some other progressive neurological conditions. Typically, the first symptoms begin in patients in their fifties and sixties. Since the initial symptoms are subtle, proper diagnosis is often delayed.