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[Hereditary autosomal dominant brain infarction]

K Hagen1, G Bovim

  • 1Nevrologisk avdeling Regionsykehuset i Trondheim.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|July 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a genetic stroke disorder. It involves small cerebral artery changes and Notch 3 gene mutations, with no cure currently available.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by recurrent strokes and progressive vascular dementia.
  • Pathological findings include small, deep infarcts and abnormalities in cerebral small arteries.

Purpose:

  • To review the key aspects of CADASIL.
  • To highlight the genetic basis and pathological hallmarks of the condition.
  • To discuss diagnostic approaches and the current lack of causal treatment.

Summary:

  • CADASIL is an inherited condition causing stroke and vascular dementia, linked to mutations in the Notch 3 gene.
  • Pathology reveals non-atherosclerotic angiopathy in small cerebral arteries with smooth muscle cell alterations.

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  • Diagnosis can involve skin and muscle biopsies, though no causal treatment exists.

    • Impact:

    • Increases understanding of CADASIL's genetic and pathological underpinnings.
    • Emphasizes the need for improved diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies.
    • Provides a concise overview for researchers and clinicians in the field.