[Sneddon syndrome. Presentation of 2 cases].
Sneddon syndrome is a systemic non inflammatory arteriopathy characterized by the association of livedo reticularis, thrombotic cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease and hypertension. Middle age females are usually affected. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute ischemic attacks in younger patients. It has been related to the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Treatment is based on control of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors along with antiplatelet agents. Two cases meeting the clinical criteria outlined above are reported.
Servicio de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018860:Sneddon Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy