Corticobasal degeneration (CBD): diagnostic criteria

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Corticobasal degeneration (CBD): diagnostic criteria. Insidious onset of typical phenotypes. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Diagnostic criteria for probable CBD

  • Insidious onset of typical phenotypes
  • Gradual progression for at least 1 year
  • Onset age ≥50 years
  • Absent family history
  • No known tau mutations e.g. MAPT

Diagnostic criteria for possible CBD

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CBD diagnostic categories

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References

  1. Armstrong MJ, Litvan I, Lang AE, et al. Criteria for the diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration. Neurology 2013; 80:496–503.
  2. Constantinides VC, Paraskevas GP, Paraskevas PG, Stefanis L, Kapaki E. Corticobasal degeneration and corticobasal syndrome: a review. Clin Park Relat Disord 2019; 1:66-71.

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