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A Pediatric Case of Nonprogressive Idiopathic Central Vasculitis: A Spectrum of Clinical Presentations

Takuro Nozaki1, Kouki Tomari2, Tsuyoshi Matsuoka3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Okinawa Prefectural Miyako Hospital, Miyako, JPN.

Cureus
|November 13, 2024
PubMed

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Cerebral infarction in children can stem from primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV). Conservative treatment may be suitable for nonprogressive PCNSV cases, showing promising results.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebral infarction in children presents diverse etiologies, necessitating precise diagnosis and management.
  • Primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV) is a rare but serious cause of stroke in pediatric populations.

Observation:

  • An early school-age boy presented with seizures and impaired consciousness.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed increased inflammatory response and circumferential vessel wall thickening in the right middle cerebral artery.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with cerebral infarction secondary to primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV).
  • Neurological deficits showed improvement prior to diagnosis, leading to conservative treatment.
  • The conservative management approach was successful, with no clinical worsening observed.

Implications:

  • Conservative treatment represents a viable option for pediatric patients diagnosed with clinically nonprogressive PCNSV.
  • Clinical presentation of nonprogressive PCNSV can overlap with reversible vasoconstriction syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering PCNSV in pediatric cerebral infarction and tailoring treatment to disease progression.

Keywords:
idiopathic central vasculitisimmunosuppressive therapynonprogressiveprimary central nervous system vasculitisreversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (rcvs)

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