title: Isolated benign cerebral vasculitis. Case report and review.
abstract: A case of isolated cerebral vasculitis showing benign outcome is presented. Review of pertinent literature suggests that isolated benign arteritis of the CNS should be considered as a distinct entity, in a heterogeneous group of vasculitides. The common features of the syndrome are as follows: 1(0) benign evolution; 2(0) sensitiveness to cortisone; 3(0) absence of CSF alterations; 4(0) constant angiographic pattern of arteritis. Early cortisone treatment is suggested in any case of cerebral arteritis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001167:Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002539:Cerebral Arterial Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone