Ischemic Stroke as the Presenting Symptom in a Young Patient with Essential Thrombocythemia Caused by CALR Gene Mutation (P2.253)

CONCLUSIONS: Ischemic stroke is a rare complication of essential thrombocythemia and this case is unusual because of multiple strokes in a very young patient as the presenting symptom. Fortunately, the condition was recognized and successfully treated with aspirin and hydroxyurea. She was not left with any residual neurological deficits. This case demonstrates another unusual and rarely reported cause for stroke in a young patient.Disclosure: Dr. Anderson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bonsell has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Anderson, N., Bonsell, K. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Genetics and Stroke Source Type: research