Sequential MR angiography in childhood primary angiitis of the CNS

Anna Rosati; Noemi Pianigiani; Ilaria Pagnini; Renzo Guerrini; Rolando Cimaz; Gabriele Simonini

doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.12.025

Sequential MR angiography in childhood primary angiitis of the CNS

Pediatr Neurol. 2013 Aug;49(2):127-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.12.025.

Authors

Anna Rosati¹, Noemi Pianigiani, Ilaria Pagnini, Renzo Guerrini, Rolando Cimaz, Gabriele Simonini

Affiliation

¹ Pediatric Neurology Unit and Laboratories, A. Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy.

PMID: 23859860
DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.12.025

Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is rare in childhood. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult, and imaging methods range from MRI to MRA to conventional angiography. In doubtful cases a brain biopsy is necessary for diagnostic purposes. We describe a 6-year old child affected with primary angiitis of the CNS who was treated successfully with corticosteroids and mycophenolate mofetil and who was followed with MRI and MRA, which guided treatment decisions throughout the disease course. Sequential images are shown.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radiography
Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / diagnostic imaging*
Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / pathology