Etiologies of rapidly progressive dementias: A systematic review and meta-analysis of causes in worldwide and Latin America.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a group of neurological diseases, where three etiologies are particularly relevant: neurodegenerative, prion and autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) diseases.

Objective

The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the frequency of these etiologies causing RPD in worldwide and Latin America (LatAm).

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. A bibliographic search of publications related to the etiologies of RPD was done. The etiologies, the timeframe definition (<1 year versus <2 years) and the study's place of origin were analyzed.

Results

A total of 10 articles were selected for the analysis in this study (n = 1006 patients). Three studies were originated in LatAm co

SUBMITTER: Cubas Guillen JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature