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Bilateral Frontal Cerebral Infarctions Presenting as Ascending Weakness: Case Report (P1.023)
CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge there are only a few case reports describing bilateral frontal cerebral infarctions due to a single A2 segment of the anterior cerebral artery. Bilateral cerebral infarctions should be considered in patients with symmetric weakness, especially in those with vascular risk factors who do not have features consistent with an alternative etiology. Reflexes are an important feature in distinguishing between central and peripheral lesions and should be closely monitored in these patients. Timely diagnosis will enable early delivery of thrombolytic therapy to these patients improving outcomes.Disclos...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Mijalski, C., Khan, M., Silver, B. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research

Spinal Cord Infarction as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (P2.077)
CONCLUSIONS:Aggressive therapy with high dose corticosteroids and intravenous cyclophosphamide followed by oral therapy may be a successful therapeutic approach to spinal cord infarcts secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus. Study Supported by: N/ADisclosure: Dr. Michael has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hayat has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael, A., Hayat, G. Tags: Neurological Consequences of Autoimmune Disease Source Type: research