A Clinico-Radiological Study of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation - Université de Montpellier Accéder directement au contenu
Article Dans Une Revue Cerebrovascular Diseases Année : 2019

A Clinico-Radiological Study of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation

Résumé

OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinico-radiological features and long-term prognosis in patients with cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation (CAA-ri).METHODS:Twenty-eight CAA-ri patients were recruited retrospectively from 6 neurological centers. We recorded the clinico-radiological and biological data, at baseline and during follow-up. Baseline characteristics associated with relapse risk and prognosis were assessed.RESULTS:Five patients had pathologically confirmed CAA-ri whereas 23 had probable (n = 21) or possible (n = 2) CAA-ri. The mean age was 72 years; main clinical symptoms included confusion (54%), hemiparesis (36%), and aphasia (29%). Cerebral MRI disclosed a brain parenchymal lesion (89%), which was usually multifocal (82%) and bilateral (89%). It was associated with gadolinium enhancement (84%), small ischemic lesions (39%), cortical superficial siderosis (CSS; 50%), and a high number of microbleeds (mean 240 ± 277). An isolated leptomeningeal involvement was observed in 3 patients with pathological confirmation. Despite a favorable initial evolution after treatment, we observed a 42% risk of relapse, mostly within the first year (83%). After a mean follow-up of 2 years, 29% died and 25% had a marked disability. Disseminated CSS was associated with death.CONCLUSION:Despite an apparently favorable initial evolution, CAA-ri is characterized by a poor prognosis. Diagnostic criteria should consider patients with isolated leptomeningeal involvement.
Fichier non déposé

Dates et versions

hal-02558996 , version 1 (30-04-2020)

Identifiants

Citer

Sarah Coulette, Dimitri Renard, Sylvain Lehmann, Nicolas Raposo, Caroline Arquizan, et al.. A Clinico-Radiological Study of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation. Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2019, 48 (1-2), pp.38-44. ⟨10.1159/000502832⟩. ⟨hal-02558996⟩
71 Consultations
0 Téléchargements

Altmetric

Partager

Gmail Facebook X LinkedIn More