| CAT scan and immunohistochemical findings in a case of cerebral thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease). | |
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PMID: 6714279 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Immunohistochemical examinations were carried out in a case of thromboangiitis obliterans. A 26-year-old man developed 4 brain infarctions which could be demonstrated by CAT scan. He suffered from a left-sided hemiparesis, major epileptic seizures, and an ischemic optic neuritis. Immunologic studies supported a diagnosis of cerebral thromboangiitis obliterans (CTAO). The serum anti-elastin titer as well as IgE were considerably increased and a biopsy of the temporal artery showed immunohistochemical signs of an acute inflammatory vessel disease. After the diagnosis of CTAO had been made, the patient was treated with azathioprine and dexamethasone. In cases of young stroke patients, a temporal biopsy is important in confirming the diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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C Kessler; R Reuther; P Berlit; C Carls; W Hofmann |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European neurology Volume: 23 ISSN: 0014-3022 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. Neurol. Publication Date: 1984 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-05-30 Completed Date: 1984-05-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0150760 Medline TA: Eur Neurol Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-11 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Brain / pathology, radiography Cerebral Infarction / immunology* Diagnosis, Differential Epilepsy / etiology Hemiplegia / etiology Humans Immunoglobulin E / analysis Male Optic Neuritis / etiology Temporal Arteries / immunology Thromboangiitis Obliterans / complications, diagnosis, immunology*, pathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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37341-29-0/Immunoglobulin E |
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