Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease
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Other namesFamilial prion disease with Alzheimer disease-like tau pathology and clinical phenotype
SpecialtyNeurology
Usual onsetAdulthood
| Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Familial prion disease with Alzheimer disease-like tau pathology and clinical phenotype |
| Specialty | Neurology |
| Usual onset | Adulthood |
| Causes | Mutation of PRNP |
| Treatment | Symptomatic treatment |
Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease is an exceptionally rare inherited prion disease. Its name comes from its presentation, which is similar to Alzheimer's disease.