ABSTRACT
El síndrome de cefalea y déficit neurológico transitorio con pleocitosis en el liquido cefalorraquídeoo pseudomigraña con síntomas neurológicos temporarios y pleocitosis linfocítica (HaNLD), es uncuadro de cefaleas recurrentes, déficit neurológico reversible y pleocitosis linfocitaria en el líquido cefalorraquídeo(LCR), de duración variable y resolución espontánea. Si bien se han propuesto múltiples mecanismosetiopatogénicos (vascular, infeccioso, inmunológico y alteración de los canales de calcio), su etiología es aúndesconocida. Describimos el caso de una mujer de 28 años de edad, con episodios recurrentes de migraña conpleocitosis, síndrome confusional y déficit neurológico transitorio, con remisión clínica dentro de los dos meses.Si bien la etiología sigue siendo desconocida. Presentamos los diagnósticos diferenciales a tener en cuenta ante este síndrome
The syndrome of transient headache and neurological deficits with cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis or pseudomigraine with temporary neurological symptoms and lymphocytic pleocytosis (HaNDL) is a syndrome consisting of recurrent headaches, reversible neurological deficit, lymphocytic pleocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), variable duration over time and spontaneous resolution. Although several etiopathogenic mechanisms have been suggested (vascular, infectous, immunological and calciumchannelopthy), its etiology remains unknown. We describe a 28 year old female, with recurrent migrainewith pleocytosis, confusional syndrome and transient neurological deficit. The clinical remission was achievedwithin two months. Although its etiology remains unknown the differential diagnosis is discussed in order to keepin mind this syndrome
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Female , Humans , Adult , Lymphocytosis/cerebrospinal fluid , Migraine Disorders/cerebrospinal fluid , Aphasia/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Lymphocyte Count , Lymphocytosis/blood , Lymphocytosis/etiology , Syndrome , Migraine Disorders/blood , Migraine Disorders/etiologyABSTRACT
El síndrome de cefalea y déficit neurológico transitorio con pleocitosis en el liquido cefalorraquídeoo pseudomigraña con síntomas neurológicos temporarios y pleocitosis linfocítica (HaNLD), es uncuadro de cefaleas recurrentes, déficit neurológico reversible y pleocitosis linfocitaria en el líquido cefalorraquídeo(LCR), de duración variable y resolución espontánea. Si bien se han propuesto múltiples mecanismosetiopatogénicos (vascular, infeccioso, inmunológico y alteración de los canales de calcio), su etiología es aúndesconocida. Describimos el caso de una mujer de 28 años de edad, con episodios recurrentes de migraña conpleocitosis, síndrome confusional y déficit neurológico transitorio, con remisión clínica dentro de los dos meses.Si bien la etiología sigue siendo desconocida. Presentamos los diagnósticos diferenciales a tener en cuenta ante este síndrome(AU)
The syndrome of transient headache and neurological deficits with cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis or pseudomigraine with temporary neurological symptoms and lymphocytic pleocytosis (HaNDL) is a syndrome consisting of recurrent headaches, reversible neurological deficit, lymphocytic pleocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), variable duration over time and spontaneous resolution. Although several etiopathogenic mechanisms have been suggested (vascular, infectous, immunological and calciumchannelopthy), its etiology remains unknown. We describe a 28 year old female, with recurrent migrainewith pleocytosis, confusional syndrome and transient neurological deficit. The clinical remission was achievedwithin two months. Although its etiology remains unknown the differential diagnosis is discussed in order to keepin mind this syndrome(AU)
Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Adult , Lymphocytosis/cerebrospinal fluid , Migraine Disorders/cerebrospinal fluid , Aphasia/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Lymphocyte Count , Lymphocytosis/blood , Lymphocytosis/etiology , Migraine Disorders/blood , Migraine Disorders/etiology , SyndromeABSTRACT
El síndrome de cefalea y déficit neurológico transitorio con pleocitosis en el liquido cefalorraquídeoo pseudomigraña con síntomas neurológicos temporarios y pleocitosis linfocítica (HaNLD), es uncuadro de cefaleas recurrentes, déficit neurológico reversible y pleocitosis linfocitaria en el líquido cefalorraquídeo(LCR), de duración variable y resolución espontánea. Si bien se han propuesto múltiples mecanismosetiopatogénicos (vascular, infeccioso, inmunológico y alteración de los canales de calcio), su etiología es aúndesconocida. Describimos el caso de una mujer de 28 años de edad, con episodios recurrentes de migraña conpleocitosis, síndrome confusional y déficit neurológico transitorio, con remisión clínica dentro de los dos meses.Si bien la etiología sigue siendo desconocida. Presentamos los diagnósticos diferenciales a tener en cuenta ante este síndrome(AU)
The syndrome of transient headache and neurological deficits with cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis or pseudomigraine with temporary neurological symptoms and lymphocytic pleocytosis (HaNDL) is a syndrome consisting of recurrent headaches, reversible neurological deficit, lymphocytic pleocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), variable duration over time and spontaneous resolution. Although several etiopathogenic mechanisms have been suggested (vascular, infectous, immunological and calciumchannelopthy), its etiology remains unknown. We describe a 28 year old female, with recurrent migrainewith pleocytosis, confusional syndrome and transient neurological deficit. The clinical remission was achievedwithin two months. Although its etiology remains unknown the differential diagnosis is discussed in order to keepin mind this syndrome(AU)
Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Adult , Lymphocytosis/cerebrospinal fluid , Migraine Disorders/cerebrospinal fluid , Aphasia/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Lymphocyte Count , Lymphocytosis/blood , Lymphocytosis/etiology , Migraine Disorders/blood , Migraine Disorders/etiology , SyndromeABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The aortic atherosclerotic debris is considered a high risk embolic source, being an independent predictor for cerebrovascular ischemia. The incidence is higher in the elderly and in patients with coronary artery disease. Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is an important diagnostic tool that allows its detection. OBJECTIVE: To describe characteristics of patients with ischemic stroke and echocardiographic diagnosis of aortic debris. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We analyzed the group of patients with debris diagnosis in 209 TEE performed between 01/01/99 and 31/05/02, in 835 consecutive ischemic events. The information was collected from the Stroke Database of the Neurology Department of Policlinica Bancaria. RESULTS: TEE was accomplished in 25% of all assisted events. The mean age was 66.56 years (SD 11.22). In 30 studies (14%) aortic debris was detected. In this group of patients, 26 men and 4 women, was also found: plaques grade IV 60%, left atrial dilatation 40% and spontaneous echo contrast 20%. The most frequent risk factors were hypertension, dislipemia and smoking, with no significative difference compared to the group without debris. 40% had a prior cerebrovascular event. They presented with clinical subtype LACI 53%, PACI 27%, POCI 17%. 63% of patients had lacunar infarct (53% anterior and 10% posterior). CONCLUSION: The contribution of TTE for detection of embolic sources is relevant. A high percentage of the population with echocardiographic diagnosis of aortic debris, had a lacunar infarct, defined radiologically and by clinical features.
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Aorta/pathology , Arteriosclerosis/pathology , Brain Ischemia/pathology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Arteriosclerosis/diagnosis , Coronary Artery Disease/pathology , Echocardiography, Transesophageal , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Since its initial application in 1976, the transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) has improved the detection of cardiovascular emboligenic sources. Even though its indication in patients with stroke is still controversial, its use has contributed to the identification of potential embolic stroke sources. OBJECTIVE: To describe the transesophageal echocardiographic findings in ischemic stroke patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We analyzed case series of 162 TEE performed on a total of 576 ischemic events dated between 01/01/99 to 01/05/01. The required information was collected prospectively in the Stroke Data Bank of the Neurology Department at Policl nico Bancario in Buenos Aires. RESULTS: TEE was carried out in 162 (28.1%) cases. Of theses cases 13% belonged to the clinical subtype TACI, 37% to PACI, 17% to POCI, and 37% to LACI subtype. Pathologic findings corresponded to cardiac level: spontaneous contrast in 29% of the cases, and to aortic level: plaques grade IV in 34% and debris in 13% of the cases. According to the etiology of ischemic stroke, 67 patients had been registered under the diagnosis of lacunar infarct (60 in the anterior region and 7 in the posterior region), 93 had been diagnosed medium and grand artery infarct (73 in the anterior region and 29 in the posterior region), and 2 had remained unclassified. Emboligenic sources were found in 69.5% of TACI, 65% of PACI, 52% of POCI, and 53% of LACI. CONCLUSIONS: A high percentage of aortic artheroembolic pathology was detected in the population under study. However, spontaneous contrast was the echocardiographic phenomenon more frequently reported. It is to be pointed out the presence of potential cardiac and/or aortic emboligenic sources in 48% of the population with lacunar infarct
