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A rare cause of stroke in young: PHACE syndrome (P1.253)
Conclusions:Neurocutaneous syndromes are typically diagnosed in childhood and can be a rare cause of stroke in young. Our patient suffered an ischemic stroke secondary to sequelae of undiagnosed PHACE syndrome. Early identification of neurocutaneous syndromes allows for proper surveillance, evaluation, and preventative education for development of complications.Disclosure: Dr. Fitzgerald has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chandra has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dannenbaum has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sharrief has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Fitzgerald, K., Chandra, S., Dannenbaum, M., Sharrief, A. Tags: Genetic Stroke Syndromes, Biomarkers, and Translational/Basic Research Source Type: research

Anton–Babinski syndrome in an old patient: a case report and literature review
Abstract Anton–Babinski syndrome is a rare disease featuring bilateral cortical blindness and anosognosia with visual confabulation, but without dementia or any memory impairment. It has a unique neuropsychiatric presentation and should be highly suspected in those with odd visual loss and imaging evidence of occipital lobe injury. In the case discussed herein, a 90‐year‐old man presented with bilateral blindness, obvious anosognosia, and vivid visual confabulation, which he had had for 3 days. Brain computed tomography demonstrated recent hypodense infarctions at the bilateral occipital lobes. Thus, the patient was ...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - December 16, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jiann‐Jy Chen, Hsin‐Feng Chang, Yung‐Chu Hsu, Dem‐Lion Chen Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

The Case Files: Traumatic Carotid Dissection
By Hsiao, Jonie MD   A 30-year-old man who was right-hand dominant presented 10 days after sustaining left-sided face and head trauma from a fall from a skateboard at an unknown speed. He lost consciousness for several seconds, and initially developed a headache with nausea and vomiting. A non-contrast head CT performed at another hospital done two days after the incident was reportedly negative.   He now presents primarily with concerns about the appearance of his left eye. He has notable anisocoria and a droopy eyelid. His left pupil is notably smaller, 2 mm, compared with the right eye, 5 mm. Both are reactive. The re...
Source: The Case Files - June 4, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research

Regular aspirin use linked to blindness
Study finds increased risk of age-related macular degeneration in people who take aspirin regularlyRelated items from OnMedicaAspirin may be too risky for blanket primary preventionAspirin as effective as warfarin for heart patientsDaily aspirin use linked to major bleedingBenefits of statins 'still outweigh risks'Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 22, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news