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Longitudinal In Vivo Imaging of the Cerebrovasculature: Relevance to CNS Diseases
Published on: December 6, 2016
Central nervous system vasculitis: advances in diagnosis
Rula A Hajj-Ali1, Leonard H Calabrese
1Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Advances in diagnosing central nervous system vasculitis (CNS-V) are highlighted. New molecular and neuroimaging techniques improve detection and differentiation of CNS-V, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures like brain biopsies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Radiology
Background:
- Central nervous system vasculitis (CNS-V) presents diagnostic challenges.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely and effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the diagnostic approaches for CNS-V.
- To highlight the impact of new technologies on CNS-V diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on CNS-V diagnostics.
- Discussion of emerging molecular technologies, including next-generation sequencing.
- Analysis of progress in neuroimaging techniques for vessel wall visualization.
Main Results:
- Next-generation sequencing shows promise for diagnosing infectious diseases and potentially avoiding brain biopsies.
- Advanced neuroimaging aids in differentiating inflammatory from non-inflammatory vasculopathies.
- Exome and genome sequencing are uncovering new genetic variations relevant to CNS-V diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in CNS-V diagnostics, particularly in ruling out mimicking conditions.
- Continued advancements in molecular, neuroimaging, and genetic studies are expected to further enhance the diagnosis of CNS-V.
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