Erschienen in:
01.08.2020 | Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke (S Silverman, Section Editor)
Inflammatory Vasculitides of the Central Nervous System
verfasst von:
Kelly L. Sloane, MD, Pria Anand, MD
Erschienen in:
Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Ausgabe 8/2020
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Abstract
Purpose of review
To provide an approach to the evaluation and management of primary and secondary inflammatory vasculitides affecting the central nervous system (CNS).
Recent findings
Although early descriptions of inflammatory CNS vasculitis report a universally high mortality rate, more recent cohorts demonstrate that favorable outcomes rely on early diagnosis and treatment. New and re-purposed medications have shown promise in the treatment of CNS vasculitides, and novel imaging modalities may aid in diagnosis.
Summary
A broad array of diseases can affect CNS vasculature. Accurate diagnosis of CNS vasculitides requires a thorough exploration of systemic inflammatory diseases, as well as a clear understanding of the rare entities that cause vasculitides limited to the CNS.