6D86.2

Anxiety symptoms in dementia

Sintomas de ansiedade na demência

Category

Definition

In addition to the cognitive disturbances characteristic of dementia, the current clinical picture includes clinically significant symptoms of anxiety or worry.

Diagnostic Criteria

  • The current clinical picture includes clinically significant symptoms of anxiety or worry.

Exclusions

  • Anxiety or fear-related disorders
  • Secondary anxiety syndrome

Index Terms

Anxiety symptoms in dementia