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A Fibrin-Enriched and tPA-Sensitive Photothrombotic Stroke Model
Published on: June 4, 2021
[Fabry's disease revealed by stroke: a case report]
1Service de Neurologie, CHU Pontchaillou, Rue H. Le Guilloux, 35033 Rennes cedex, France. thomas.ronziere@chu-rennes.fr
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 8, 2011
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Stroke can be the first sign of Fabry
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Fabry's disease is a rare genetic disorder.
- It affects multiple organ systems, including the brain.
- Cerebrovascular events are a known complication.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old male presented with a stroke.
- This stroke was the initial clinical manifestation of Fabry's disease.
- Neurological symptoms can be the earliest indicator.
Findings:
- Fabry's disease should be considered in patients presenting with stroke.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
- Systematic neurological evaluation is essential.
Implications:
- Neurologists must systematically investigate Fabry's disease in stroke patients.
- Proactive screening can improve patient outcomes.
- Timely intervention can prevent further cerebrovascular events.
Abstract:
We report a 35-year-old man with a stroke as the presenting feature of Fabry's disease. Cerebrovascular manifestation can be the first manifestation of this disease and must be systematically evoked by the neurologist. The neurological follow-up of these patients must be systematic.
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