Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-A case report

Abstract

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a brain disorder that causes dementia. It forms part of a set of animal and human diseases called prion disorders. Symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can resemble those of Alzheimer's disease. This disease is always fatal, and most patients do not survive beyond a year. Myoclonus, vision problems, brain and pyramidal/extrapyramidal symptoms, and changes in cognitive function and cognitive abilities are seen as manifestations. We present a case of a 65-year-old woman complaining of rapidly progressive dementia, which was followed by the slowness of movements and inability to speak for 3 months. The patient's family reported jerking of limbs, which was sudden on onset. This case report highlights the differential diagnosis of CJD, which can range from auto-immune diseases, infections, neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic and septic encephalopathies, toxins, ischemia, and drug-induced causes. It helps us to identify and exclude any treatable cause early in the diagnostic process.