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Dementia due to subcortical vascular encephalopathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Dementia due to subcortical vascular encephalopathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2078986772

Dementia that is characterised by gradual and progressive cerebral white matter damage due to arteriosclerotic disease. Symptoms can also include gait difficulty, behavioural change, and urinary incontinence. An alternative term is Binswanger disease.