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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: A case report.

Fahad Rasool Butt, Thanansayan Dhivagaran, Syed Naqvi

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3 authors.

Fahad Rasool ButtSchulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Thanansayan DhivagaranSchulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Syed NaqviSchulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.

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Abstract

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by prion proteins. Patients often present with rapidly progressive dementia, ataxia, myoclonus, memory impairment, visual problems, and changes in personality. In this case report, we aimed to address the course of a 62 year old female who presented with progressive decline in cognitive function and died within 6 months of presentation. The patient underwent cerebrospinal fluid testing, MRI brain, and electroencephalography during her stay in the hospital. Ultimately, an autopsy was performed, which demonstrated spongiform changes, neuronal loss, and astrogliosis, consistent with CJD.

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Creutzfeldt–Jakob diseaseMRINeurodegenerative disorderPrion diseaseRapidly progressive dementiaSpongiform encephalopathy

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PMID39687838
PMCPMC11647126

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