Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

3.0 T M.R.I. – BRAIN

Clinical Information:  Abnormal behavior and memory loss.

Findings:

• DWI restriction noted involving left frontal, bilateral parietal, bilateral insular & left temporal cortices. Changes are bilateral asymmetrical in pattern.

• Some of these areas appear hyperintense on FLAIR images and show signal drop on ADC.

• Diffusion restriction also noted at left basal ganglia that appears hyperintense on FLAIR images.

• Findings suggest possibility of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD).

DISCUSSION: 

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly worsening brain disorder that causes unique changes in brain tissue and affects muscle coordination thinking, and memory.

• The two main symptoms of CJD are:

1. Severe mental deterioration and dementia
2. Involuntary (unwanted) muscle jerks (myoclonus) or muscle movement.

3.0 T · BRAIN · CJD · Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease · MRI 3.0 MRI · Case Study · Uncategorized