Improving Early Recognition of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Mimics

Discussion Immune-mediated, vascular, granulomatous, and neurodegenerative diseases may mimic CJD at presentation and should be considered in patients with early motor dysfunction and abnormal CSF studies. The detection of atypical features—particularly elevations in CSF leukocytes and protein—should prompt evaluation for mimics and consideration of empiric treatment while waiting for the results of more specific tests.

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Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - December 13, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Lazar, E. B., Porter, A. L., Prusinski, C. C., Dunham, S. R., Lopez-Chiriboga, A. S., Hammami, M. B., Dubey, D., Day, G. S. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research