Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Psychological disorders
Anxiety disorders
Disorders originating in infancy or childhood
Eating disorders and impulse-control disorders
Factitious disorders
Medication-induced movement disorders and other adverse effects of medication
Mood disorders
Neurocognitive disorders
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Sexual disorders and gender dysphoria
Somatic symptoms and related disorders
Substance use disorders
Psychological disorders review
Anxiety disorders, phobias and stress-related disorders: Pathology Review
Childhood and early-onset psychological disorders: Pathology review
Developmental and learning disorders: Pathology review
Eating disorders: Pathology review
Mood disorders: Pathology review
Personality disorders: Pathology review
Trauma- and stress-related disorders: Pathology review
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Pathology review
Malingering, factitious disorders and somatoform disorders: Pathology review
Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Alcohol: Pathology review
Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Hallucinogens: Pathology review
Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Other depressants: Pathology review
Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Stimulants: Pathology review
Amnesia, dissociative disorders and delirium: Pathology review
Dementia: Pathology review
Psychiatric emergencies: Pathology review
Psychological sleep disorders: Pathology review
Assessments
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A 65-year-old woman is brought to the physician by her partner due to recent behavioral changes. The symptoms began four months ago. According to the partner, the patient would be doing daily activities, such as chopping vegetables, and she would abruptly stop and appear to "blank out,” followed by resumption of the activity. Additionally, the patient recently got lost in the parking lot of a nearby grocery store that she has been visiting for many years. Past medical history is noncontributory. She does not smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol. Vital signs are within normal limits. Physical examination reveals rigidity in the bilateral upper and lower extremities. Tremors, which began two months ago, are present in both hands at rest. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
External References
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Summary
An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood above the dura matter, usually due to a head trauma. When blood accumulates in this space, it can result in raised intracranial pressure, damaging delicate nerve cells.
Epidural hematomas are most commonly caused by head injuries, such as those sustained in car accidents or falls. They can also be associated with childbirth (in newborns), cancer, or certain medical procedures. Symptoms vary depending on the size and location of the hematoma, but may include a headache, nausea and vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures, or paralysis.