Appropriate Evaluation of Psychiatric Patients Highlighted by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Case Report.
Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
; 4(4): 656-659, 2020 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-33217301
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Determination of medical stability for patients presenting with psychiatric complaints is common for emergency clinicians. A thorough history and physical examination is important. CASE REPORT A 53-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) with depression, suicidal ideation, and decline in activities of daily living over six months. While his initial neurologic examination was non-focal, subsequent re-evaluations demonstrated significant changes, and he was ultimately diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.CONCLUSION:
This case demonstrates how a detailed history of the present illness could have led to a more accurate and timely medical disposition from the ED.
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En
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Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
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2020
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Article