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Introduction: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies, intracellular aggregates composed mainly of alpha-synuclein. Clinically, DLB is manifested by cognitive symptoms, such as cognitive fluctuations, impaired attention and memory, as well as neuropsychiatric symptoms and parkinsonian symptoms, such as muscle rigidity and tremors. Objective: To evaluate the pathophysiology, pathogenesis and management of dementia with Lewy bodies. Methodology: This is a bibliographic review that included original articles and systematic reviews in English and Portuguese, which addressed the pathogenic, pathophysiological and treatment implications of DLB, published between 2012 and 2024, selected from the PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases. After careful selection, 15 articles were chosen to compose this bibliographic review. Results: DCL has genetic aspects, including the SNCA, GBA and APOE genes, which play an important role in this process. Furthermore, there are significant immunological implications in DLB, with an increase in CD3+ and CD4+ T cells in some regions of the brain. The treatment of MCI is challenging, focusing on symptom management, with an emphasis on cholinesterase inhibitors for cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Considerations: DLB is characterized by a complex pathophysiology, marked by genetic aspects and immunopathogenic components relevant to the course of the disease. Clinical management of DLB mainly aims to control symptoms, especially cognitive, neuropsychiatric and sleep-related symptoms. Such therapeutic interventions are crucial to improving patients' comfort and quality of life.
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