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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 compensat...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ortiz-Garcia, J., Orjuela, K., Sweis, R., Biller, J. Tags: Genetic Stroke Syndromes, Biomarkers, and Translational/Basic Research Source Type: research

Herpes-Simplex Virus 2: A New Player in Cerebral Vasculitis (P03.259)
CONCLUSIONS: The spectrum of atypical CNS manifestations related to HSV is emerging. We report a case of cerebral vasculitis, which was masked by the initial presentation as thalamic hemorrhage and followed by an encephalitic syndrome and multifocal ischemic stroke. The work-up revealed HSV-2 as a new and treatable cause of infectious vasculitis.Supported by: JS is supported by a scientific fellowship from the European Federation of Neurological Societies.Disclosure: Dr. Sellner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wunderlich has nothing to disclose. Dr. Förschler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nadas has nothing to disclose. Dr...
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sellner, J., Wunderlich, S., Forschler, A., Nadas, K., Hemmer, B., Zepper, P. Tags: P03 Infections I Source Type: research