Sequential MR angiography in childhood primary angiitis of the CNS

Anna Rosati; Noemi Pianigiani; Ilaria Pagnini; Renzo Guerrini; Rolando Cimaz; Gabriele Simonini

doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.12.025

Sequential MR angiography in childhood primary angiitis of the CNS

Anna Rosati, Noemi Pianigiani, Ilaria Pagnini, Renzo Guerrini, Rolando Cimaz, Gabriele Simonini

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Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is rare in childhood. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult, and imaging methods range from MRI to MRA to conventional angiography. In doubtful cases a brain biopsy is necessary for diagnostic purposes. We describe a 6-year old child affected with primary angiitis of the CNS who was treated successfully with corticosteroids and mycophenolate mofetil and who was followed with MRI and MRA, which guided treatment decisions throughout the disease course. Sequential images are shown.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-129
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric Neurology
Volume	49
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.12.025
Publication status	Published - Aug 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Clinical Neurology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental Neuroscience
Neurology

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