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Genetic prion diseases presenting as frontotemporal dementia: clinical features and diagnostic challenge.
Alzheimer's research & therapy - 29 Jun 2022
Chen Zhongyun, Chu Min, Liu Li, Zhang Jing, Kong Yu, Xie Kexin, Cui Yue, Ye Hong, Li Junjie, Wang Lin, Wu Liyong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: To elucidate the clinical and ancillary features of genetic prion diseases (gPrDs) presenting with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to aid early identification. METHODS: Global data of gPrDs presenting with FTD caused by prion protein gene mutations were collected from literature review and our records. Fifty-one cases of typical FTD and 136 cases of prion diseases admitted to our institution were...
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