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Man-in-the-barrel syndrome with Delayed Diffusion-weighted MRI Findings (P3.072)
Conclusions:DWI has a high degree of sensitivity and specificity. Nevertheless, false negative results often occur because of small infarct size, early imaging, and brainstem locations. The rate of false negative results with DWI has been estimated to be 17%. We argue it may be advisable to repeat MRI in certain cases were stroke is highly suspected up to 72 hours post symptoms. Often false negative DWI occur in posterior circulation strokes making our case unique, given it is in the anterior circulation. One possible explanation for this, is differences in cerebral reserve between a young patient versus an older patient d...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Magun, R., Ching, M., Sawyer, R., Mowla, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology ePoster Session Source Type: research

Fluctuating Mental Status and Fever of Unknown Origin (P1.030)
Conclusion: Central nervous system involvement as the initial manifestation of microscopic polyangiitis is rare and can result in a challenging clinical picture including recurrent ischemic strokes.Disclosure: Dr. Daniel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brink has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hosley has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Daniel, A., Brink, J., Hosley, C. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research