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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

Jak2 mutation-positive polycythemia vera presenting as central retinal artery occlusion
Conclusion: Central retinal artery occlusion, a disease with a frequently devastating visual outcome, is often not an “isolated” ocular occurrence. In the absence of an obvious local trigger, a thorough work-up is always warranted, especially in younger patients, as the ocular pathology oftentimes may herald severe cerebro-cardiovascular events.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - March 31, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Recurrent Intra-Luminal Aortic Thrombus And Ischemic Stroke In A Patient With Essential Thrombocythemia (P6.262)
CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the importance of recognizing essential thrombocythemia as an entity that can lead to devastating complications, including acute coronary syndrome and either arterial and venous thrombosis. Early recognition and effective cytoreductive therapy are cornerstones to the prevention of recurrent embolism. This case demonstrates that Intra-luminal thrombus may resolve and reappear, and can vary greatly in its clinical consequences.Disclosure: Dr. Vela-Duarte has nothing to disclose. Dr. Flaster has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Vela-Duarte, D., Flaster, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research