Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 197, 75 - 76 (2004)
Published online: 24 July 2004 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4811468
Presentation of a case of variant CJD in general dental practice
A J Smith1, D I Russell2, J Greene3, A Lowman4 & J W Ironside5
- A description of a patient presenting with vCJD to a general dental practitioner.
- vCJD can present with atypical facial symptons such as paraesthesia.
- The case highlights the importance of medical history taking at each visit and the prompt referral of any patients with atypical signs and symptoms.
Abstract
This case report describes the initial presentation of variant CJD to a general dental practitioner. The case highlights the importance of prompt referral of patients presenting with a history of atypical facial symptoms.
- Senior Lecturer, Microbiology, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School
- Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School
- Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
- Registrar in Neurology, National CJD Surveillance Unit, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
- Professor of Clinical Neuropathology, National CJD Surveillance Unit, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Correspondence to: A J Smith1
Infection Research Group, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ, Scotland;
e-mail: a.smith@dental.gla.ac.uk