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Patients with a history of immunosuppression should be tested for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination for the presence of JC virus. A high index of suspicion should remain for neoplasia, including primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma and gliomatosis cerebri.
30 sty 2024 · Specific forms of white matter disease, such as MS or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, may require other treatments. Those who have issues with balance and walking as a result of white...
22 lis 2019 · Given the success in preventing stroke in general, with important reductions in incidence and mortality, are new treatments to target cSVD progression even necessary? That they are is supported by the evidence that many patients with cSVD experience progression with cognitive and functional decline despite conventional stroke risk reduction.
21 lut 2024 · A quarter of ischaemic strokes are lacunar subtype, typically neurologically mild, usually resulting from intrinsic cerebral small vessel pathology, with risk factor profiles and outcome rates differing from other stroke subtypes.
1 paź 2020 · A combined measure of microvascular brain disease was defined at each visit and categorized by progression from first to second brain MRI as no progression; mild progression (increase of ≥1 unit in WMH grade or new lacune), and moderate progression (increase of ≥1 unit in WMH grade and new lacune).
28 sie 2020 · Statistical analysis. We analyzed the following outcomes: demographic profiles, baseline SBP, baseline NIHSS score, pre-existing risk factors, stroke mechanism, tangible thrombolysis, and main clinical outcomes. Outcome meta-analysis was conducted using the random-effect model.
More than 100 heritable disorders can present with abnormal white matter on neuroimaging. While acquired disorders remain a more common cause of leukoencephalopathy in the adult than genetic causes, the clinician must remain aware of features that suggest a possible genetic etiology.
