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Central Nervous System Imaging in Rheumatic Diseases.
Shervin Badihian1, Matthew P Kiczek2, Rula A Hajj-Ali3
1Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|October 17, 2024
Summary
Rheumatic diseases can affect the central nervous system (CNS), causing symptoms like strokes, seizures, and meningitis. Neuroimaging is crucial for diagnosing these neurological complications in rheumatic patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Central nervous system (CNS) involvement is a recognized complication in various rheumatic diseases.
- Neurological manifestations can precede or accompany systemic symptoms of rheumatic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review rheumatic diseases associated with CNS manifestations.
- To detail the neuroimaging findings in patients with rheumatic diseases and CNS involvement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of rheumatic diseases and their CNS manifestations.
- Analysis of neuroimaging findings reported in affected individuals.
Main Results:
- Common CNS manifestations include cerebrovascular events, seizures, headaches, demyelinating lesions, and meningeal disease.
- CNS disease can be the initial presentation of a rheumatic disease.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing CNS manifestations is vital for diagnosing rheumatic diseases.
- Neuroimaging plays a key role in identifying and characterizing CNS involvement in rheumatic conditions.
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