[Primitive angiitis of the central nervous system. An autopsy case report]

Pathologica. 1998 Oct;90(5):459-62.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare vasculitis limited to the leptomeningeal and intraparenchymal vessels. Histologically, the angiitis may be granulomatous with giant cells, necrotizing, or lymphocytic in character, and mixed morphologic types often occur. It is frequently fatal when the diagnosis is performed too late. We describe an autopsy case with multiple cerebral infarcts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Autopsy
  • Central Nervous System / blood supply*
  • Central Nervous System / pathology
  • Cerebral Infarction / pathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vasculitis / pathology*