Misdiagnosis of CADASIL: A single Medical Center experience (P1.251)

Conclusions:CADASIL is the most prevalent monogenic cerebral small-vessel arteriopathy. Despite wide availability of genetic testing, misdiagnosis and delay diagnosis are common. We encourage for enhanced awareness of CADASIL among patients with migraines with aura, recurrent TIAs or subcortical ischemic strokes, and mood disorder, in order to provide appropriate multidisciplinary treatment, psychological support and genetic counselingStudy Supported by: n/aDisclosure: Dr. Ortiz-Garcia has nothing to disclose. Dr. Orjuela has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sweis has nothing to disclose. Dr. Biller has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity forThe Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Frontiers in Neurology, and Up-To-Date.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Genetic Stroke Syndromes, Biomarkers, and Translational/Basic Research Source Type: research