Clinical features of hypertrophic pachymeningitis in a center survey

DiscussionIn the described series, a female predominance was identified, with symptoms ’ onset in the 5th decade. Although headache was the most common symptom, clinical presentation was varied, emphasizing the role of MRI in HP diagnosis. The underlying etiologies were diverse, with only a few cases remaining idiopathic, also reflecting the contribution of the recently described Ig G4-RD.
Source: Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Source Type: research