Isolated central nervous system angiitis first presenting as spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage.
Two cases of isolated central nervous system angiitis presenting as spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage are reported. The usefulness and limitations of cortical/leptomeningeal biopsy in this condition is described. Emphasis is placed on the clinical awareness of this unusual association to ensure early recognition and prompt management with immunosuppressive therapy.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis*