Drug-induced Creutzfeldt-Jakob like syndrome.
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A patient with progressive neurological deterioration characterized by cognitive impairment, myoclonus, Parkinson's syndrome, an abnormal electroencephalogram and fasciculations was considered for brain biopsy for suspected Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Complete clinical recovery followed discontinuation of lithium and nortriptyline. Awareness of this unusual drug-induced Creutzfeldt-Jakob like syndrome can avoid costly, invasive and unnecessary investigative procedures.
- Hahnemann University Hospital United States
Male, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Dementia, Electroencephalography, Nortriptyline, Lithium, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome
Male, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Dementia, Electroencephalography, Nortriptyline, Lithium, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome
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