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Real Eyes Realize Real Lies (P1.148)
Conclusions:In this case, CT Perfusion scanning was used to disprove vascular etiology and ultimately led to the appropriate diagnosis through further diagnostic testing.Disclosure: Dr. E-Ghanmh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Niazi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ermak has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: El-Ghanem, M., Niazi, M., Ermak, D. Tags: General Neurology: The Eyes Have It and White Matter Matters Source Type: research

Acute Ischemic Stroke as a Presenting Feature of Multiple Myeloma (P3.279)
Conclusions:Stroke is a leading and preventable cause of disability in the US adult population. The majority of strokes are due to atherosclerotic vascular or cardioembolic disease. Understanding the diagnostic work up of stroke and recognizing rare etiologies like MM is important for stroke prevention. This brings to light the importance of recognizing stroke as an initial presenting feature of multiple myeloma and of multiple myeloma as an important treatable etiology of stroke.Disclosure: Dr. Chung has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ramamoorthy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kar has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Chung, S., Ramamoorthy, R., Kar, J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports II Source Type: research

Cerebral Vasoconstriction Triggered By Sympathomimetic Drugs During Intra-atrerial Chemotherapy
In this report, we highlight the potential risk of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction in children administered vasoactive drugs and discuss its relevance during treatment of retinoblastoma by intraarterial chemotherapy.
Source: Pediatric Neurology - January 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Todd Abruzzo, Mario Patino, James Leach, Ralph Rahme, James Geller Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research