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Case Reports
. 1979 Mar;87(3):317-21.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(79)90070-9.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and optic atrophy

R L Lesser, D M Albert, A R Bobowick, F H O'Brien
Case Reports

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and optic atrophy

R L Lesser et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

A 49-year-old man developed ataxia, myoclonic jerks, cortical blindness, and dementia. In 3 1/2 months, he rapidly deteriorated and died. Clinical and autopsy diagnosis confirmed Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The eyes were examined and bilateral optic atrophy was noted. No other ocular changes were noted. Optic atrophy had not been noted before death.

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