Brain, Alzheimer’s disease with presenilin 1 mutation

Details
Disease Category
Gender
Age
55 years
Organ System/Discipline
Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease with presenilin 1 mutation
Clinical History

Patient presented with memory difficulties at the age of 40 and ultimately diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Family history includes father, brother, and sister affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Case Discussion

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and in the majority of cases, occurs sporadically in the elderly. Early onset (

Image Contributors
Gao, A., Keith, J.

Cite

Gao, A., Keith, J. Brain, Alzheimer’s disease with presenilin 1 mutation. Digital Laboratory Medicine Library, Dept of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto. Published . Accessed December 17, 2025. https://dev.dlml.cflabs.ca/image/brain-alzheimer%25E2%2580%2599s-disease-presenilin-1-mutation-lmp67908