Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI for the Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt‐Jacob Disease

Journal of Magnetic Resonance ImagingEarly View Letter to the Editor Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI for the Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease Shiva D. Yagobian BS, Shiva D. Yagobian BS orcid.org/0009-0005-6872-2805 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorAri J. Spiro MD, Ari J. Spiro MD Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorStacie A. Palfey RPA, Stacie A. Palfey RPA Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorBarton F. Branstetter IV MD, Corresponding Author Barton F. Branstetter IV MD [email protected] Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Address reprint requests to: B.F.B., University of Pittsburgh, PUH South Tower, Room 3950, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Shiva D. Yagobian BS, Shiva D. Yagobian BS orcid.org/0009-0005-6872-2805 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorAri J. Spiro MD, Ari J. Spiro MD Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorStacie A. Palfey RPA, Stacie A. Palfey RPA Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASearch for more papers by this authorBarton F. Branstetter IV MD, Corresponding Author Barton F. Branstetter IV MD [email protected] Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Address reprint requests to: B.F.B., University of Pittsburgh, PUH South Tower, Room 3950, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 16 April 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.29384 Evidence Level: 4 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Hermann P, Appleby B, Brandel JP, et al. Biomarkers and diagnostic guidelines for sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Lancet Neurol 2021; 20(3): 235-246. 10.1016/S1474-4422(20)30477-4 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 2Lazar EB, Porter AL, Prusinski CC, et al. 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