Micro 2 Prions Flashcards
1
Q
Normal protein and gene
A
PrPc
PRNP
2
Q
Histological Dx
A
Spongiform pattern with no inflammation
3
Q
Most common CJD
A
Sporadic
4
Q
fCJD inheritance
A
Autosomal dominance
5
Q
PrP plaque stain color
A
Brown
6
Q
Classic v. Variant CJD histopathology
A
Even spread v. Florid plaques (clumps)
7
Q
vCJD changes
A
Most evident in BG & Thalamus
florid plaques
psychiatric -> cerebellar
8
Q
vCJD inheritance
A
none LOL
9
Q
CJD v vCJD on MRI
A
Pulvinar sign on vCJD
10
Q
Kuru progression
A
Ataxia -> Dementia
11
Q
vCJD progression
A
Psychiatric -> Ataxia -> Dementia (14 months)
12
Q
CJD progression
A
Dementia/Ataxia (5 months)
13
Q
Gerstmann-Straussler Scheinker Syndrome
A
Pronounced Cerebellar degeneration
14
Q
Fatal Familial Insomnia
A
Insomnia first
D178N mutation
15
Q
Myoclonus
A
sCJD