Cerebral amyloid angiopathy

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is characterized by the deposition of congophilic material in small to medium-sized blood vessels of the brain and leptomeninges. In its most severe stages, the amyloid deposits cause breakdown of the blood vessel wall with resultant hemorrhage. We present the case...

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Main Authors: Dan Popescu, Florina Antochi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2010-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Neurology
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Online Access:https://rjn.com.ro/articles/2010.2/RJN_2010_2_Art-05.pdf
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Summary:Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is characterized by the deposition of congophilic material in small to medium-sized blood vessels of the brain and leptomeninges. In its most severe stages, the amyloid deposits cause breakdown of the blood vessel wall with resultant hemorrhage. We present the case of a 70 year old patient who suffered a spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage with a probable diagnosis of CAA.
ISSN:1843-8148
2069-6094