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Sporadic Fatal Insomnia in Europe: Phenotypic Features and Diagnostic Challenges.
Annals of neurology - 1 Sept 2018
Abu-Rumeileh Samir, Redaelli Veronica, Baiardi Simone, Mackenzie Graeme, Windl Otto, Ritchie Diane L, Didato Giuseppe, Hernandez-Vara Jorge, Rossi Marcello, Capellari Sabina, Imperiale Daniele, Rizzone Mario Giorgio, Belotti Alessia, Sorbi Sandro, Rozemuller Annemieke J M, Cortelli Pietro, Gelpi Ellen, Will Robert G, Zerr Inga, Giaccone Giorgio, Parchi Piero
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Comprehensively describe the phenotypic spectrum of sporadic fatal insomnia (sFI) to facilitate diagnosis and management of this rare and peculiar prion disorder. METHODS: A survey among major prion disease reference centers in Europe identified 13 patients diagnosed with sFI in the past 20 years. We undertook a detailed analysis of clinical and histopathological features and the results of diagnostic...
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