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  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition linked to repetitive head trauma.
  • It affects athletes, military personnel, and victims of violence, characterized by tau pathology in the brain's sulci.
  • Accurate diagnosis is challenging, risking underestimation of CTE incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the neuropathological hallmarks of CTE, specifically phosphorylated Tau (pTau) accumulation.
  • To emphasize the importance of brain examination and appropriate sampling in diagnosing CTE.
  • To advocate for incorporating head trauma history into forensic protocols for identifying at-risk individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Neuropathological examination focusing on neurofibrillary tangles and pretangles in cerebral sulci.
  • Immunohistochemical staining for phosphorylated Tau (pTau) in neocortical areas as a screening tool.
  • Review of clinical history protocols for forensic evaluations.

Main Results:

  • Perivascular accumulation of pTau in the depths of cerebral sulci is pathognomonic for CTE.
  • Immunohistochemistry for pTau in three neocortical areas serves as an effective screening method.
  • Integrating head trauma history into forensic assessments aids in identifying individuals requiring brain examination.

Conclusions:

  • CTE is a significant, preventable neurodegenerative disease primarily caused by repetitive head trauma, especially in contact sports.
  • Standardized neuropathological assessment and clinical history taking are vital for accurate CTE diagnosis and understanding its prevalence.
  • Early identification of at-risk individuals through forensic protocols can improve CTE case recognition.