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=== Clinic === | === Clinic === | ||
* TSEs are a group of progressive and fatal conditions that are associated with prions (CJD, NVCJD, GSS, FFI and KRU) | * TSEs are a group of progressive and fatal conditions that are associated with prions (CJD, NVCJD, GSS, [[FFI, Fatal Familial Insomnia|FFI]] and [[KRU, Kuru|KRU]]) | ||
* Its name comes from many tiny holes appearing in the cortex in autopsy. | * Its name comes from many tiny holes appearing in the cortex in autopsy. | ||
* Sign / Symptoms are | |||
** Dementia: Memory changes, Confusion | |||
** Personality changes | |||
** Problems with movement: Myoclonus | |||
** Depression | |||
** Ataxia: Lack of coordination, Unsteady gait | |||
** Unusual sensations, | |||
** Insomnia, | |||
= | === Features === | ||
== Features | |||
# Spongiform change | |||
# Neuronal loss | |||
# Astrocytosis | |||
# Amyloid plaque formation | |||
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Revision as of 13:31, 25 March 2023
Clinic
- TSEs are a group of progressive and fatal conditions that are associated with prions (CJD, NVCJD, GSS, FFI and KRU)
- Its name comes from many tiny holes appearing in the cortex in autopsy.
- Sign / Symptoms are
- Dementia: Memory changes, Confusion
- Personality changes
- Problems with movement: Myoclonus
- Depression
- Ataxia: Lack of coordination, Unsteady gait
- Unusual sensations,
- Insomnia,
Features
- Spongiform change
- Neuronal loss
- Astrocytosis
- Amyloid plaque formation