Neurosarcoidosis with Hydrocephalus As a First Presenting Sign: a Unique Case Report

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2021 May 24

PMID 34026119

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Authors

Valerie N E Schuermans

Esther Yeung

Wouter J P Henneman

Linda Ackermans

Roel Heijboer

Remy L M Mostard

Winand Vos

Raphael Pasmans

Olaf E M G Schijns

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Abstract

There is a possible relationship with cerebral ischemic events and neurosarcoidosis. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis in a case of unexplained hydrocephalus, vascular white matter lesions and vasculitis related findings.

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