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Lesson of the month: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy masquerading as recurrent transient ischaemia attacks in an older adult

Keng Ming Lau and Ambreen Ali Sheikh
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2022-0412
Clin Med November 2022
Keng Ming Lau
APrincess Royal University Hospital, London, UK
Roles: internal medicine trainee
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Ambreen Ali Sheikh
BPrincess Royal University Hospital, London, UK
Roles: consultant in stroke medicine
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    Brain imaging. a) Computed tomography showing the subtle hyperdensity within the sulcus in the right frontal lobe at the vertex. b) Magnetic resonance imaging susceptibility-weighted angiography showing superficial haemosiderin in bilateral superior frontal sulci.

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    Modified Boston criteria for possible cerebral amyloid angiopathy

    • Age ≥55 years.

    • Clinical data and magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography demonstrating either:

      • single lobar, cortical or subcortical haemorrhage

      • focal or disseminated superficial haemosiderosis.

    • Absence of other cause of cerebral haemorrhage or superficial siderosis.

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Lesson of the month: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy masquerading as recurrent transient ischaemia attacks in an older adult
Keng Ming Lau, Ambreen Ali Sheikh
Clinical Medicine Nov 2022, 22 (6) 582-583; DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0412

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Lesson of the month: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy masquerading as recurrent transient ischaemia attacks in an older adult
Keng Ming Lau, Ambreen Ali Sheikh
Clinical Medicine Nov 2022, 22 (6) 582-583; DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0412
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