Systemic Sarcoidosis Presenting with Headache and Stroke-Like Episodes
Joint Authors
Campbell, J.
Kee, R.
Bhattacharya, D.
Flynn, P.
Fulton, A.
McCarron, Mark O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder.
Neurological manifestations as a presenting symptom are relatively rare.
A 26-year-old male presented with a five-week history of headache suggestive of raised intracranial pressure.
He subsequently developed transient episodes of mild right-sided hemiparesis and numbness.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain revealed widespread inflammatory white matter lesions, an ischaemic focus in the left corona radiata, and widespread microhaemorrhages consistent with a more diffuse vasculopathy.
Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) level was normal.
Lumbar puncture revealed an elevated opening pressure (36 cmH2O) and inflammatory cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Computerised tomography (CT) of chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed widespread lymphadenopathy and biopsy of axillary lymph nodes revealed the presence of noncaseating granulomata in keeping with systemic sarcoidosis.
The patient responded well to corticosteroids.
This case highlights the importance of considering sarcoidosis to be a rare but potentially treatable cause of stroke in younger patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Campbell, J.& Kee, R.& Bhattacharya, D.& Flynn, P.& McCarron, Mark O.& Fulton, A.. 2015. Systemic Sarcoidosis Presenting with Headache and Stroke-Like Episodes. Case Reports in Immunology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Campbell, J.…[et al.]. Systemic Sarcoidosis Presenting with Headache and Stroke-Like Episodes. Case Reports in Immunology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Campbell, J.& Kee, R.& Bhattacharya, D.& Flynn, P.& McCarron, Mark O.& Fulton, A.. Systemic Sarcoidosis Presenting with Headache and Stroke-Like Episodes. Case Reports in Immunology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058678
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058678