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Comment
. 2011 Sep 5;7(9):479-80.
doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2011.118.

Thorough work-up and new diagnostic criteria needed for CJD

David C Perry, Michael D Geschwind
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Thorough work-up and new diagnostic criteria needed for CJD

David C Perry et al. Nat Rev Neurol. .

Abstract

The diagnosis of rapidly progressive dementias (RPDs), particularly sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (sCJD), can prove challenging. Treatable RPDs might mimic sCJD, which is currently untreatable. A recent review of a large cohort of patients with suspected CJD highlights the extent of misdiagnosis and possible sources of error.

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Competing interests

M. D. Geschwind declares associations with the following companies: The Council of Advisors for the Gerson–Lehman Group, Lundbeck, MedaCorp. See the article online for full details of the relationships. D. C. Perry declares no competing interests.

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