Presentation
Decreased level of consciousness.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Central nervous system vasculitis
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Multiple patchy regions of low attenuation particularly in the parietal regions.
From the case:
Central nervous system vasculitis
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Multiple patchy regions of T2 signal abnormality involving predominantly subcortical white matter are demonstrated, without hemorrhage or abnormal enhancement.
MRA shows diffuse attenuation of intracranial arteries with multiple microaneurysms.
Case Discussion
This 20-year-old male has established systemic polyarteritis nodosa with secondary involvement of his brain.