30th April 2024

A 55-year-old female presents with rapidly progressive memory impairment and ataxia

A 55-year-old female presents with rapidly progressive memory impairment and ataxia over the course of the last 2 two months. Her husband reports that five months ago, she started medication for depression. Since then, she has been struggling to carry out everyday activities. On examination, she has ataxia and myoclonic jerks. Given the most likely diagnosis, which of the following is true with regard to her prognosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.