Sporadic Creutzfeldt Jakob disease

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Dementia and altered sensorium; recent history of rapid worsening.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Cortical ribbon sign typical of sporadic Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (prion disease).

Case Discussion

On imaging, Creutzfeldt Jakob disease classically manifests as hyperintense signal on DWI and FLAIR in regions of the cerebral grey matter.

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