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Distinction between diagnostic and classification criteria: a comment on ‘Biopsy negative giant cell arteritis – Revised diagnostic criteria: Giant cell arteritis diagnostic criteria’
We read with interest the case reported by Dr. Paquale Finelli1 which highlighted the importance of evaluating patients with non-invasive arterial imaging to identify radiographic features of large-vessel vasculitis (LVV). We agree with the author that evaluating for extracranial LVV is advised among patients presenting with stroke, elevated inflammatory markers, systemic inflammatory symptoms, and absence of traditional vascular risk factors; particularly if a thromboembolic source is not identified.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 29, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Matthew J. Koster, Umar Ghaffar, Kenneth J. Warrington Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

A brief report on incidence, radiographic feature and prognostic significance of brain MRI changes after anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
ConclusionsBrain MRI aberrations developed after ICI treatment are not uncommon, and their manifestations vary a lot. Patients developing brain MRI aberrations tended to have better prognosis, which needed to be further investigated.
Source: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy - October 6, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Vasculitis and neurobrucellosis: Evaluation of nine cases using radiologic findings
ConclusionsWe aimed to present our cases due to the fact that this disease should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of patients with stroke and similar neuropsychiatric findings. Vascular syndromes are rarely seen in inflammation in Neurobrucellosis. Neurobrucellosis should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of stroke and patients with similar neuropsychiatric findings.
Source: Brain and Behavior - March 1, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Sule Aydin Turkoglu, Siddika Halicioglu, Fatma Sirmatel, Murside Yildiz, Nebil Yildiz, Serpil Yildiz Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

Frequency and Risk Factors for Cerebral Arterial Disease in a HIV/AIDS Neuroimaging Cohort
Conclusions: There was a high frequency of cerebral arterial disease in this neuroimaging cohort of HIV/AIDS patients. A history of cART use and a history of tobacco abuse were independent risk factors for vasculopathy, though these findings should be confirmed with large-scale prospective studies.Cerebrovasc Dis 2016;41:170-176
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Etiology of Corpus Callosum Lesions with Restricted Diffusion
Conclusions More than half of lesions with diffusion restriction in the corpus callosum are due to a nonvascular cause. Clinical and radiographic characteristics can help distinguish vascular from nonvascular lesions in the corpus callosum. Nonvascular lesions are more likely to be seen in younger patients without vascular risk factors and are more often accompanied by enhancement and edema. Vascular lesions are most commonly due to atypical stroke etiologies, and these patients may require additional diagnostic testing.
Source: Clinical Neuroradiology - June 2, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

West Virginia University Pediatric Stroke Registry: Clinical Description and Risk Factors Identification in Patients From a Rural Area
Conclusion. Patients with the most common risk factors for stroke (cardiac disease) were overrepresented. This suggests that in children receiving medical attention in rural areas less common risk factors for stroke might not be identified, increasing the risk recurrence. Increased index of suspicion is needed about pediatric stroke in rural areas, and early transfer to a tertiary care center for identification of risk factors is mandatory.
Source: Clinical Pediatrics - December 2, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pergami, P., Thayapararajah, S. W., Seemaladinne, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Moving to connective tissue disease
We present an approach to the neurological presentations of CTD and reveal possible manifestations and important treatment considerations.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - September 9, 2014 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Singh, A., Sivagnanasundaram, J., Doshi, A., Kock, N. Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

Pathological Features of Three Cases of Rapid Progressive Multifocal Infarcts (P02.034)
CONCLUSIONS: Rapidly progressive simultaneous strokes, in the presence of multifocal intracranial stenosis, and elevated inflammatory markers, can mislead to the diagnosis of vasculitis. Subsequent treatments might contribute to patient's demise, by adversely affecting hemodynamic and metabolic factors which are particularly important in such clinical settings.Disclosure: Dr. El-Andary has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ciesielski has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: El-Andary, N., Lee, N., Ciesielski, T. Tags: P02 Cerebrovascular Disease II Source Type: research