CNS Vasculitis
Primary versus seconday
- primary uncommon systemic signs (normal ESR/CRP)
Features
- only vessel changes in DSA, normal CT and MRI
> MC confusion: ICAD consider risk factors
> MRA overestimates degree of stenosis
- only vessel changes in DSA, normal CT and MRI
> MC confusion: ICAD consider risk factors
> MRA overestimates degree of stenosis
*MRA w/o contrast is based on blood flow; MRI w/ contrast is on contrast
- LP = 1/2 inc WBC and 1/2 inc protein
- ongoing headaches
- cortical & subcortical involvement
- LP = 1/2 inc WBC and 1/2 inc protein
- ongoing headaches
- cortical & subcortical involvement