Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8684869 | Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV) is a rare inflammatory disorder limited to the brain and/or spinal cord that destroys CNS vessels without evidence of vasculitis outside the CNS. We present a case of a 52-year-old male who complained of a tension headache and dizziness. He was diagnosed postbiopsy with PCNSV that was initially disguised by a tumor-like lesion and multifocal subdural hematomas seen on MRI. Our report highlights the value of considering PCNSV as a differential diagnosis in patients with subdural hemorrhage that has never been previously recognized and emphasizes the value of a brain biopsy for confirming the diagnosis. Our report also shows the efficacy of steroid and immunosuppressive therapy in treating PCNSV.
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Authors
A.M. Al-Sharydah, A.H. Al-Abdulwahhab, S.S. Al-Suhibani, W.M. Al-Issawi, F.S. Al-Safran,