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* Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease is probable if following criteria are fulfilled: | |||
:* Rapidly progressive dementia plus any 2 of the following features | |||
*:* Myoclonus | |||
*:* Visual or cerebellar signs | |||
*:* Pyramidal and/or extrapyramidal signs | |||
*:* Akinetic mutism | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Myoclonus, extrapyramidal signs and cerebellar signs are the most common physical findings in CJD.[1]
Physical Examination
Neurologic
- Speech impairment
- Jerky movements (myoclonus)
- Balance and coordination dysfunction (ataxia)
- Gait disturbances
- Rigid posture
- Seizures
- Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease is probable if following criteria are fulfilled:
- Rapidly progressive dementia plus any 2 of the following features
- Myoclonus
- Visual or cerebellar signs
- Pyramidal and/or extrapyramidal signs
- Akinetic mutism
References
- ↑ Rabinovici, GD.; Wang, PN.; Levin, J.; Cook, L.; Pravdin, M.; Davis, J.; DeArmond, SJ.; Barbaro, NM.; Martindale, J. (2006). "First symptom in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease". Neurology. 66 (2): 286–7. doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000196440.00297.67. PMID 16434680. Unknown parameter
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