Appropriate Evaluation of Psychiatric Patients Highlighted by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Case Report

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Kathryn BartlettGavin C Barr

Abstract

Determination of medical stability for patients presenting with psychiatric complaints is common for emergency clinicians. A thorough history and physical examination is important. A 53-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) with depression, suicidal ideation, and decline in activities of daily living over six months. While his initial neurologic examination was non-focal, subsequent re-evaluations demonstrated significant changes, and he was ultimately diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. This case demonstrates how a detailed history of the present illness could have led to a more accurate and timely medical disposition from the ED.

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