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Recurrent ischaemic stroke unveils polycythaemia vera
Islam Abdel-Rahman1, Christie Murphy1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio, USA.
BMJ Case Reports
|March 11, 2015
Summary
Polycythaemia vera can cause recurrent ischemic strokes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of this blood disorder are crucial for preventing further neurological damage.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Polycythaemia vera is a myeloproliferative neoplasm.
- It is a known risk factor for ischemic stroke.
- Untreated polycythaemia vera can lead to recurrent cerebrovascular events.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with acute ambulation difficulties.
- Brain imaging confirmed acute and chronic brainstem and cerebral infarctions.
- The patient was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera during hospitalization.
Findings:
- Polycythaemia vera was identified as the cause of ischemic stroke.
- The patient's condition was managed during the hospital admission.
- This case highlights the link between polycythaemia vera and stroke.
Implications:
- Early recognition and management of polycythaemia vera are vital for stroke prevention.
- Understanding the pathophysiology of stroke in polycythaemia vera is essential.
- This case underscores the importance of considering hematological disorders in stroke etiology.
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