Abstract
We report a case of melancholic depression with catatonic features presenting as a rapidly progressive organic brain syndrome, initially thought to be probable Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The case highlights the fundamental importance of thorough exclusion of treatable pathology masquerading as an irreversible syndrome.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Catatonia / diagnosis
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Depressive Disorder, Major / diagnosis*
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Depressive Disorder, Major / therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Electroencephalography
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hypokinesia / etiology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tremor / etiology