Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a latent diagnostic option

Abstract

The case of a 55-year-old woman is described, who is admitted for clinical symptoms characterized by absence of stools and febrile peaks, with initial diagnostic impression of intestinal obstruction. On examination, with no clear history of cognitive impairment greater than five months of evolution, without extension studies. The diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease was confirmed by the clinical spectrum of presentation, imaging results and elevated levels of 14.3.3 protein in cerebrospinal fluid. Given the natural course of the disease and complications led to his death. The clinical spectrum of presentation is not common, so prion disease should always be considered as a diagnostic option.