Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

ICD-10 Code A81.0
Category Neurological

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Definition

A rare transmittable degenerative disorder of the brain caused by prions. Morphologically it is characterized by spongiform degeneration of the cerebral and cerebellar cortex. Signs and symptoms include sleep disturbances, personality changes, aphasia, ataxia, muscle atrophy and weakness, visual loss, and myoclonus. It usually leads to death within a year from the onset of the disease.

Also known as CJD, CJD (Creutzfeldt Jakob disease), classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, Jakob-Creutzfeldt disease — per MONDO

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Affected Organs

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