ReviewBMC medical imaging2019
Ataxia as the main manifestation of tumor-like primary angiitis of the central nervous system: a case report and literature review.
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- Tumefactive primary angiitis of the central nervous system mimicking glioblastoma: A case-based systematic review.Surgical neurology international · 2025Review
- Primary angiitis of the CNS and ANCA-associated vasculitis: from pathology to treatment.Rheumatology international · 2024Review
- Anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma misdiagnosed as cerebral sparganosis-identification of the "mirror image".Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare disease, and tumor-like primary angiitis of the central nervous system is even rarer. Histopathology is the gold standard for tumor-mimicking PACNS. However, pathological diagnosis is relatively limited due to fewer biopsy opportunities. CASE PRESENTATION: A 68-year-old male presented with ataxia, and was diagnosed with tumor-like primary angiitis of the central nervous system. The patient underwent Intravenous drip glucocorticoid therapy (10 mg of dexamethasone, daily). After 10 days, the symptoms of the patient were completely relieved. Radiology revealed that the low density lesion in the right cerebellar hemisphere obviously narrowed. Cyclophosphamide therapy was not initiated.
conclusionIt is crucial for clinicians to be aware of changes in radiology that indicate PACNS, since the diagnosis of tumor-like PACNS remains quite challenging. Glucocorticoid therapy is an effective therapy in this condition, and the prognosis can be favorable.
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