| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503245 | Journal of the Neurological Sciences | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- Cerebellar ataxia can be caused by Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (Brownell-Oppenheimer variant).
- Prion disease can be confirmed by performing a bedside brain biopsy using simple instruments.
- Superficial brain biopsies are safe and can prevent accidental prion transmission.
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Authors
Robert Rusina, David Netuka, Silvie Johanidesová, Magdalena SmÄtáková, Zuzana Mouchová, Radoslav MatÄj,