Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: typical imaging findings
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: typical imaging findings.
To cite: Felix-Morais R, Andrade LC, Rebelo O. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014203997 DESCRIPTION A 63-year-old woman, previously healthy, presented with a 2-month history of progressive memory impairment, disorientation and behavioural changes. Examination revealed dysphasia, cerebellar ataxia and hypertonia of her upper limbs. Stimulus-sensit...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-203997