The dementia of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome: Clinical variability demonstrated by two case reports

Authors

C. G. Lyketsos, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
M. Kraus, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-1995

Journal

Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences

Volume

7

Issue

2

DOI

10.1176/jnp.7.2.239

Abstract

Two cases of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) are discussed in detail. These cases illustrate the variable clinical course and mostly cortical features of GSS-associated dementia. Given the availability of genetic tests that can now diagnose GSS, clinicians should consider these tests in cases where patients with dementia have extensive family histories or if the clinical course is atypical for Alzheimer's or vascular dementia.

APA Citation

Lyketsos, C., & Kraus, M. (1995). The dementia of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome: Clinical variability demonstrated by two case reports. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 7 (2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/jnp.7.2.239