Primary Angiitis Of The Central Nervous System

Primary Angiitis Of The Central Nervous System

An unusual case of primary angiitis of central nervous system (PACNS) presenting with headache, seizures and focal deficits is presented. Despite multiple lesions noted on brain MRI, definitive diagnosis required a brain biopsy. A high index of clinical suspicious and the utility of brain biopsy for...

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Main Authors: Sundaram Meenakshi, Taly AB, Arunodaya GR, Swamy HS, Yash TC, Mahadevan A, Devi Indira, Kumar Jaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2001-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Online Access:http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2001;volume=4;issue=1;spage=35;epage=38;aulast=Sundaram;type=0
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Summary:An unusual case of primary angiitis of central nervous system (PACNS) presenting with headache, seizures and focal deficits is presented. Despite multiple lesions noted on brain MRI, definitive diagnosis required a brain biopsy. A high index of clinical suspicious and the utility of brain biopsy for diagnosis are emphasized.
ISSN:0972-2327
1998-3549

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