A man who changed six spectacles: а case of Heidenhain variant of the Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare and rapidly progressive condition. A 54-year-old professor initially presented with insidious, progressive visual symptoms. Imaging suggested post-infectious encephalitis, but symptoms progressed to ataxia, coordination difficulties, and cognitive decline. R...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Research Center of Neurology
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Анналы клинической и экспериментальной неврологии |
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| Online Access: | https://annaly-nevrologii.com/journal/pathID/article/viewFile/977/pdf |
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| Summary: | Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare and rapidly progressive condition. A 54-year-old professor initially presented with insidious, progressive visual symptoms. Imaging suggested post-infectious encephalitis, but symptoms progressed to ataxia, coordination difficulties, and cognitive decline. Repeat MRI revealed findings consistent with CJD, supported by clinical and electrophysiological evidence. Though 14-3-3 protein in CSF was inconclusive, Heidenhain variant CJD was strongly suspected. Isolated visual symptoms progressing rapidly alongside ataxia and dementia prompt suspicion of this variant. Clinical examination, neuroimaging, and EEG play crucial roles in the diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-5473 2409-2533 |