Classic triad of cortex: spongiform vacuolation, loss of neurons, astrocyte cell proliferation EEG abnormalities present in almost all patients, though are not specific: slow and irregular background rhythm, periodic complex discharges CT and MRI: diffuse cortical atrophy PET: heterogeneously decreased uptake throughout the cortex.

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3 parts of prefrontal cortex and corresponding deficit

Dorsolateral- cognitive, executive
Orbitofrontal-disinhibition, personality
Medial frontal-apathy

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Classic triad of cortex: spongiform vacuolation, loss of neurons, astrocyte cell proliferation
EEG abnormalities present in almost all patients, though are not specific: slow and irregular background rhythm, periodic complex discharges
CT and MRI: diffuse cortical atrophy
PET: heterogeneously decreased uptake throughout the cortex.

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