scholarly journals Correlation between the imaging manifestations of cerebellar infarction and the clinical characteristics of patients: a retrospective analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lai Wei ◽  
Kangwei Zhang ◽  
Jinqian Meng ◽  
Jiong Ni ◽  
Peijun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Cerebellar Infarction ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Toast Classification ◽  
Absolute Advantage ◽  
D Dimer

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between the imaging manifestations of cerebellar infarction and the clinical characteristics of patients. Methods A total of 83 patients with acute cerebellar infarction were included in this analysis. The NIHSS score, TOAST classification, CT and MRI examinations and serum laboratory tests were performed. The statistics of the data were carried out through descriptive statistics, T test and analysis of variance. Results Hyperlipidemia (66.3%), hypertension (77.1%) and carotid atherosclerosis (97.6%) were the main underlying causes of cerebellar infarction. Ataxia (67.5%) and brainstem syndrome (60.2%) were main clinical manifestations. Patients with NIHSS score ≤ 5 accounted for the majority (87.9%) and SAO (43.3%) and LAA (50.6%) were the main TOAST classifications. The cerebellar infarction caused by obstruction of SCA accounted for the majority (69.9%) and there was no statistical difference in the detection ability of CTA and MRA (P > 0.05). The incidence of left hemisphere cerebellar infarction was the highest (56.7%) and MRI showed an absolute advantage in showing the area of cerebellar infarction compared with CT (P < 0.001). The serum concentrations of D-dimer, LDL, and triglycerides were higher in patients with high NIHSS scores than in those with low scores (P < 0.05), while the serum HDL levels were just the opposite (P < 0.05). The serum D-dimer concentrations in patients classified as CE by TOAST were higher than that in patients classified as LAA and SAO (P < 0.05), while the serum concentrations of LDL were just the opposite (P < 0.05). The lesion sizes of cerebellar infarction were negatively related to the patient's serum HDL concentrations (P < 0.05) but it positively correlated with the NIHSS scores (P < 0.05). The patients classified as LAA had larger lesion sizes of cerebellar infarction than those classified as SAO and CE (P < 0.001). Conclusions CTA and MRA are comparable in showing the stenosis and obstruction of the cerebellar artery. However, MRI has an absolute advantage in showing the area of cerebellar infarction. The serum concentrations of D-dimer, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides are correlated with the patient’s NIHSS scores, TOAST classification and infarct sizes, which are helpful in evaluating the condition of the disease.

scholarly journals FM Combined With NIHSS Score Contributes to Early AIS Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Cardiogenic and Non-Cardiogenic AIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 107602962110001
Author(s):  
Dan Wu ◽  
Yong’e Liu
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnostic Efficacy ◽  
Stroke Treatment ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Stroke Group ◽  
Diagnosis And Classification ◽  
Toast Classification ◽  
Thrombotic Diseases ◽  
D Dimer

A growing researchers have suggested that fibrin monomer (FM) plays an important role in early diagnosis of thrombotic diseases. We explored the application of FM in the diagnosis and classification of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The differences in FM, D-dimer, and NIHSS scores between different TOAST (Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) types were analyzed with one-way ANOVA; the correlation between FM, D-dimer and NIHSS score in patients with different TOAST classification was analyzed by Pearson linear correlation. The ROC curve was utilized to analyze the diagnostic performance. 1. FM was more effective in diagnosing patients with AIS than D-dimer. 2. The FM level in cardiogenic AIS was significantly different from that in non-cardiogenic patients ( P < 0.05); the NIHSS score in cardiogenic stroke was significantly higher than in atherosclerotic and unexplained stroke group. Whereas, no statistical difference was observed in the D-dimer level between these groups ( P > 0.05). 3. The correlation between FM and NIHSS scores in the cardiogenic (r = 0.3832) and atherosclerotic (r = 0.3144) groups was statistically significant. 4. FM exhibited the highest diagnostic efficacy for cardiogenic AIS; furthermore, FM combined with the NIHSS score was more conducive to the differential diagnosis of cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic AIS. FM detection contributes to the early diagnosis of AIS, and is important for the differential diagnosis of different TOAST types of AIS. Moreover, FM combined with the NIHSS score is valuable in the differential diagnosis of cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic AIS.

scholarly journals Karakteristik Klinis Pasien Trombosis Sinus Venosus Serebral (TSVS) di Ruang Rawat Inap Neurologi Rumah Sakit Hasan Sadikin Bandung

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-7
Author(s):  
Lisda Amalia
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Clinical Manifestation ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Transverse Sinus ◽  
Sinus Venosus ◽  
Cortical Vein ◽  
Sinus Transversus ◽  
D Dimer

Latar Belakang dan Tujuan: Trombosis sinus venosus serebral (TSVS) merupakan penyakit akibat oklusi struktur vena intrakranial, termasuk sinus serebral, vena korteks, dan bagian proksimal vena jugularis. Keterlambatan diagnosis dan terapi dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya komplikasi seperti infark berdarah bahkan kematian.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik klinis pasien TSVS yang diagnosisnya telah dikonfirmasi melalui pemeriksaan DSA. Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif observasional retrospektif. Pada pasien yang telah didiagnosis TSVS di Bagian Neurologi Rumah Sakit Hasan Sadikin Bandung periode Juni 2015 sampai November 2017.Hasil: Terdapat 33 subjek dengan rentang usia 40-49 tahun (24,2%) dan mayoritas adalah perempuan sebanyak 22 orang (66,7%). Faktor resiko terbanyak adalah infeksi 8 orang (24,2%), dan kondisi protrombotik sebanyak 6 orang (18,2%). Gejala klinis terbanyak adalah nyeri kepala yaitu 27 orang (81,8%). Lokasi sinus yang tersering mengalami trombosis adalah sinus transversus pada 28 orang dengan gejala mayoritas nyeri kepala. Kadar D-Dimer ditemukan meningkat dengan rata-rata 1,21 mg/L.Simpulan: Pasien TSVS terjadi pada perempuan dengan rentang usia dekade pertengahan dan faktor resiko terbanyak adalah infeksi. Nyeri kepala merupakan gejala paling sering. Lokasi trombosis mayoritas terjadi pada sinus transversus dan ditemukan peningkatan D-Dimer. Clinical Characteristics of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) Patients in Neurology Ward Hasan Sadikin General Hospital BandungAbstractBackground and Objective: CVST is an entity caused by intracranial vein, including cerebral sinuses, cortical vein and proximal part of the jugular vein. A delay in diagnosing and treating can result in brain infarct with hemorrhagic transformation, even death. The goal of this study is to learn the clinical characteristics of patients with CVST that had been confirmed by DSA.Method: This was a retrospective observational descriptive study and subjects were hospitalized patients which had been diagnosed CVST in Neurology ward Hasan Sadikin General Hospital from June 2015 to November 2017.Results: there was 33 subjects with most (22 patient/66.7%) being women between 40-49 years old. In this study the most frequently found risk factor was infection in 8 subjects (24.2%), prothrombotic conditions in 6 subjects (18.2%). The clinical manifestations were mainly headache in 27 subjects (81,8%). The sinus most often involved was the transverse sinus (28 subjects) with the clinical manifestation being headache. D-dimer levels were also increased with mean 1.21 mg/dl.Conclusion: CVST patients are mostly in women at the midle age of decade, with infection being the most frequent risk. Headache was the most frequent clinical manifestation. Location of thrombosis were more often found on the transverse sinus and D-Dimer level was increased.

scholarly journals Clinical characteristics and risk factors of Fulminant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
yaoyao ling ◽  
Tongqiang Zhang ◽  
Zhenli Zhu ◽  
Jiao Tian ◽  
yongsheng xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia ◽  
D Dimer

Abstract BACKGROUND: Analyze the clinical characteristics of Fulminant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (FMPP), and explore the related factors predicting FMPP. METHODS: A retrospective case-control study was performed on 345 children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) hospitalized in our Hospital from January 2017 to June 2019. The clinical features, laboratory data and radiological findings were compared between the FMPP group, refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP)group and general Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (GMPP) group. RESULTS: FMPP patients (n=69) had more severe presentations, higher incidence of extra-pulmonary complications and more serious radiological findings(P<0.05). And the days of fever and the days in hospital were longer, and FMPP patients also need more complicated treatments(P<0.05). Meanwhile, the levels of white blood cell count(WBC) ,C-reactive protein(CRP), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), interleukin (IL)-6,ferritin, D-dimer, fibrinogen(FG),alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and the percentage of neutrophils in the FMPP group were significantly higher than those in the RMPP group and the GMPP group (both P<0.05). In ROC curve analysis, the percentage of neutrophils, WBC, CRP, LDH, IL-6, ferritin, D-dimer and ALT were contributed to identify FMPP patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ferritin>174.15 ng/mL, IL-6>25.475pg/ml and pleural effusion had significant predictive effects on the early diagnosis of FMPP (P<0.01). Conclusion: FMPP patients presented more serious clinical manifestations. Ferritin>174.15 ng/mL, IL-6>25.475pg/ml and pleural effusion were high risk factors for FMPP.

Abstract TP60: Intravenous Thrombolysis For Patients With Reverse MRA-DWI Mismatch: SAMURAI And NCVC Rt-PA Registries

Stroke ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Sakamoto ◽  
Masatoshi Koga ◽  
Kazumi Kimura ◽  
Kazuyuki Nagatsuka ◽  
Satoshi Okuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Toast Classification

Background and purpose: Characteristics of reverse MRA-DWI mismatch, defined as large DWI lesion despite absence of the major artery occlusion (MAO), remain unknown, especially in patients treated with IV rt-PA. This study aimed to clarify the frequency, associated factors, and outcomes of patients showing reverse MRA-DWI mismatch prior to IV rt-PA therapy. Methods: From the multicenter (SAMURAI) and additional single-center (NCVC) rt-PA registries, patients with the MCA territorial stroke were included. Early ischemic changes (EIC) were assessed with the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score (ASPECTS) on pretreatment DWI. MAO was defined as ICA or M1 occlusion on MRA. Patients were divided into 4 groups: the large-EIC match (LM) group (MAO, ASPECTS <7); the reverse mismatch (RMM) group (no MAO, ASPECTS <7); the conventional mismatch (CMM) group (MAO, ASPECTS ≧7); and the small-EIC match (SM) group (no MAO, ASPECTS ≧7). Outcomes included sICH per ECASS II criteria, and mRS 0-2 and death at 90 days. Multivariate backward stepwise logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent clinical characteristics (demographic factors, risk factors, stroke subtypes by TOAST classification, and blood tests) associated with the reverse MRA-DWI mismatch and to compare the outcomes among the 4 groups. Results: Of the 486 patients (167 women, median age 74 years) enrolled, reverse MRA-DWI mismatch was observed in 24 (5%, RMM group); 108 belonged to LM, 161 to CMM, and 193 to SM groups. Among clinical characteristics, cardioembolism (RMM 92%, LM 76%, CM 69%, SM 49%) was only independently associated with the RMM group (OR 5.49, 95%CI 1.25-24.1). Median initial NIHSS score was 18 in RMM, 18 in LM, 13 in CMM, and 8 in SM (p<0.001). MRS 0-2 (RMM 54%, LM 19%, CMM 46%, SM 69%) was more common in the RMM than the LM group (OR 4.02, 95% CI 1.28-12.7). SICH (RMM 13%, LM 6%, CMM 2%, SM 2%) and death (RMM 8%, LM 12%, CMM 9%, SM 2%) were not different between the RMM and LM groups after multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Reverse MRA-DWI mismatch was observed in 5% of patients eligible for rt-PA. Cardioembolism was independently associated with reverse mismatch. Patients with reverse mismatch may benefit from thrombolysis, compared to those with extensive EIC with MAO.

scholarly journals Impact of homocysteine levels on clinical outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving intravenous thrombolysis therapy

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9474
Author(s):  
Lei Li ◽  
Xiaoye Ma ◽  
Li Zeng ◽  
Sajan Pandey ◽  
Ronghao Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Carotid Artery Plaque ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Poor Outcome ◽  
D Dimer

Background The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the potential correlation between clinical outcomes and homocysteine (Hcy) levels in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients after recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) treatment. Methods AIS patients treated by rtPA were enrolled between September 2018 and March 2019 in the Stroke Center (Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery), Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine. Demographics, baseline and clinical characteristics, and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score after three months from the onset were retrospectively analyzed. Then we compared data about demographics, baseline and clinical characteristics between patients with favorable (mRS score 0–2) and unfavorable (mRS score 3–6) outcomes. Results Among 141 patients, 36 patients had poor outcome, for an incidence of 25.53%. Univariate analysis showed that higher Hcy levels (OR = 1.07, 95% CI [1.02–1.12]), older age (OR = 1.06, 95% CI [1.02–1.10]), longer door to needle time (DNT) (OR = 1.03, 95% CI [1.01–1.05]), higher D-Dimer levels (OR = 1.33, 95% CI [1.03–1.71]), and higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score before treatment (OR = 1.21, 95% CI [1.08–1.35]) were each associated with poor outcome. Also, without internal carotid artery plaque (OR = 0.30, 95% CI [0.10–0.92]) showed a protective effect on patients’ clinical outcome. Patients with higher levels of Hcy decline also showed an increased risk of poor outcome for AIS patients obtaining rtPA treatment (Non-adjusted: OR = 1.07, 95% CI [1.02–1.12]; Adjust model I adjusts for demographics (age, male): OR = 1.06, 95% CI [1.02–1.11]; Adjust model II adjusts for hospital care factors (onset to treatment, DNT): OR = 1.08, 95% CI [1.03–1.13]; Adjust model III adjusts for health and stroke factors (INR, D-Dimer, HGB, NIHSS score before treatment, smoking, drinking, hypertension, diabetes, coronary disease, hyperlipidemia, previous stroke, atrial fibrillation, hemorrhagic transformation, internal carotid artery plaque): OR = 1.06, 95% CI [1.02–1.11]). The results are very stable in all three models constructed. Conclusion The results of this study indicate that increased Hcy level independently predicts unfavorable outcome in AIS patients accepting thrombolytic therapy. However, the contribution of Hcy to the outcome, although significant, is relatively small and perhaps not clinically significant when all the other confounders are considered.

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction: progress mechanisms and clinical characteristics

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (19) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
K. B. Manysheva ◽  
M. A. Akhmedov ◽  
A. A. Rakhmanova ◽  
S. M. Khutalieva
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Cognitive Deficit ◽  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Postoperative Recovery ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Brain Barrier Permeability ◽  
The Central Nervous System

The article is devoted to the study of postoperative cognitive dysfunction — a syndrome that is often found in the postoperative period and does not depend on the volume of surgeon. Based on the analysis of the results of modern studies, the authors cite the most likely etiological causes of the syndrome, grouped according to different categories of risk factors. The pathogenetic algorithm for cognitive dysfunction includes the appearance of systemic inflammation, improving blood-brain barrier permeability with the endothelial dysfunction, the migration of inflammatory agents into the central nervous system, and the formation of oxidative stress. The clinical manifestations of cognitive deficit in the outcome of surgeon performed under general anesthesia, the authors illustrate with their own observations of patients with a neurosurgical profile with spinal pathology operated on with the use of propofol anesthesia, comparing the results of neuropsychological testing with an assessment of the level of anxiety. In conclusion, the authors outline a strategy for the prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and recommend conducting neuropsychological rehabilitation as an important component of postoperative recovery for all patients with a diagnosed cognitive deficit that occurred after surgery.

scholarly journals Etiologies and clinical characteristics of young patients with angle-closure glaucoma: a 15-year single-center retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Gao ◽  
Jiajian Wang ◽  
Junyi Chen ◽  
Xiaolei Wang ◽  
Yuhong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neovascular Glaucoma ◽  
Angle Closure Glaucoma ◽  
Angle Closure ◽  
Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma ◽  
Uncommon Presentation ◽  
Underlying Causes

Abstract Purpose To investigate the etiologies and the clinical characteristics of angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) patients younger than 40 years old in Chinese. Methods Inpatients with diagnosis of ACG and diagnosed age younger than or equal to 40 years old, who were admitted in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital Fudan University from 2002 to 2017, were included in this retrospective non-comparative case series. The underlying causes and clinical features for all the patients were analyzed by comprehensive review of medical charts. Results A total of 298 patients (463 eyes) met the criteria, including 153 females (51.3%) and 145 males (48.7%); the mean age was 25.6 ± 13.0 years. Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG), uveitis, and anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) were the top three etiologies in our patients, which accounted for 32.6%, 20.3%, and 15.1% of the total patients respectively. PACG mainly occurs after 30 years of age and ASD is the top reason of ACG in patients younger than 20 years old. Other known etiologies include iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, neovascular glaucoma, nanophthalmos, retinitis pigmentosa, spherophakia, bestrophinopathy, persistent fetal vasculature, iridociliary cysts, congenital retinoschisis, Marfan’s syndrome, retinopathy of prematurity, familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, congenital retinal folds, Coat’s disease, and neurofibromatosis. Conclusions We described the uncommon presentation of ACG in Chinese young patients. Although unusual, most of the etiologies could be identified. Therefore, more careful and comprehensive examinations are needed for early detection and timely treatment for young ACG patients.

scholarly journals 369. Clinical Characteristics of the First 177 Patients Admitted with COVID-19 at a Bronx Community Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S254-S254
Author(s):  
Victoria Bengualid ◽  
Maria Martinez ◽  
Zhenisa Hysenaj ◽  
Debra M Willner ◽  
Judith Berger
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Altered Mental Status ◽  
Channel Blockers ◽  
First Case ◽  
Overall Mortality

Abstract Background The first case of COVID-19 was admitted on March 15th 2020 to our community based hospital in the Bronx, NY. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of these first COVID-19 patients. Patient Characteristics and Outcome Methods IRB approved retrospective chart review study of all COVID-19 patients admitted during March 2020 focusing on patient characteristics, co-morbidities, clinical manifestations and outcome. Results A total of 177 patients were admitted during March 2020: 57% African American 23.1% Hispanic and 16.9% White. 44.9% female, average age 60 years, and 90% had at least one comorbidity. Outcome was available on all patients except for one who was transferred to another institution for ECMO. Overall mortality was 33%. Clinical presentation: 69.4% presented with cough or shortness of breath, 15.8% with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, and 14.6% with myalgia, dizziness or altered mental status. 6.2% presented only with fever. However 59.8% of patients presented with fever and respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms. Mortality The table compares patients who died vs discharged (either home or to a short term facility). Those that were 65 years or older, hypertensive or presented to the ER with an oxygen saturation of 94% or lower, were more likely to die. Ventilated patients: 31.6% of patients were intubated with a mortality rate of 77%. 22% of these patients were intubated in the first 24 hours. Compared to non-intubated patients, there was no difference in BMI, diabetes, hypertension, COPD/Asthma, use of statins, aspirin or calcium channel blockers. Intubated patients older than 64 years had significantly higher mortality rates (p=0.0001). Conclusion This cohort of COVID-19 patients is unique as almost all received Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin. Only 9% received steroids and even fewer received an interleukin-6 inhibitor, convalescent plasma or Remdesivir. African Americans and Hispanics accounted for 80% of patients. Greater than 90% received Medicaid. Overall mortality was 33%. The most common presentation was respiratory followed by gastrointestinal symptoms. The overall mortality was 33% but increased to 77% in intubated patients. Age, hypertension, and ER oxygen saturation correlated with mortality. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals SAT0507 CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT RESPONSE IN JUVENILE GOUT PATIENTS: A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1210.2-1210
Author(s):  
S. Zheng ◽  
P. Y. Lee ◽  
Y. Huang ◽  
Q. Huang ◽  
S. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Serum Uric Acid ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Finger Joints

Background:The incidence of juvenile gout is increasing in China. The clinical manifestations of juvenile gout and treatment strategies to reduce uric acid levels in children are not well described due to the limited number of cases in the past.Objectives:We aim to describe the clinical characteristic of children with gout and study the treatment response to febuxostat.Methods:These studies were approved by the Institutional Review Board of Guangdong Second provincial General Hospital. We performed a retrospective analysis on 98 juvenile gout patients (age ≤ 18 years) evaluated in our hospital from Jan 2016 to Dec 2019. We analyzed clinical parameters, laboratory data and treatment response.Results:The average age of disease onset in children with gout was 15.2 ± 2.0 years and the youngest patient was 9 years old. The majority of patients were male (94/98) and mean serum uric acid (sUA) level were 705.8 ± 145.7 μmol/L (reference range <420 μmol/L). More than half of the cohort had normal body mass index (mean 24.7 ± 4.7 kg/m2; range 14.9 to 36.1 kg/m2). Renal function was generally normal in these children (serum creatinine 96.9 ± 17.8 μmol/L). In terms of joint manifestations, juvenile gout preferentially affected finger joints (29%), ankles (28%) and metatarsal joints (MTP; 20%). The most frequent sites of initial gout attack were ankles (45%), MTP (39%) and fingers (6%). In addition, tophi can occur in pediatric patients and typically develop in the finger joints (54%). Tophi was observed in about 25% of juvenile gout patients, typically within the first two years of disease onset (mean duration 1.7 ± 0. 9 years). We have found tophi in children as young as 10 years of age.For treatment for chronic hyperuricemia, 32 patients (32.7%) were started on febuxostat and 5 patients (5.1%) received allopurinol. A decrease in sUA was observed in both groups after the first month of treatment (febuxostat: baseline 690.4 ± 99.7 μmol/L to 482.7 ± 140.8 μmol/L vs. allopurinol: baseline 728.8 ±112.8 μmol/L to 565.0 ± 116.7 μmol/L, P=0.477). Serum uric acid of 6 patients in the febuxostat group (none in the allopurinol group) dropped below 360 μmol/L. There were no statistical differences in Cr, AST and ALT between the groups. During follow-up after 3 months, further decline in sUA level were observed in patients treated with febuxostat (409.5 ± 83.4, compared with baseline P<0.001).Conclusion:Juvenile gout has a different pattern of joint involvement and is less associated with elevated BMI compared to gout in adults. We show that febuxostat is effective in reducing uric acid levels in juvenile gout. These findings will help clinicians better understand the clinical manifestations and treatment response in juvenile gout.Figure 1Compared treatment response with allopurinol and febuxostatReferences:[1]Kishimoto K, Kobayashi R, Hori D, et al. Febuxostat as a Prophylaxis for Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Children with Hematological Malignancies. Anticancer Res. 2017 Oct;37(10):5845-5849.[2]Lu, C.C., et al. Clinical characteristics of and relationship between metabolic components and renal function among patients with early-onset juvenile tophaceous gout. J Rheumatol, 2014. 41(9): p. 1878-83.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Intracranial Vertebral Endarterectomy

Neurosurgery ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
James I. Ausman ◽  
Fernando G. Diaz ◽  
Balaji Sadasivan ◽  
Manuel Dujovny
Keyword(s):  
Vertebral Artery ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Superficial Temporal Artery ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Temporal Artery ◽  
Superior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Focal Lesion ◽  
Cerebellar Infarction ◽  
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency ◽  
Cerebellar Artery

Abstract Intracranial vertebral endarterectomy was performed on six patients with vertebrobasilar insufficiency in whom medical therapy failed. The patients underwent operations for stenotic plaque in the intracranial vertebral artery with the opposite vertebral artery being occluded, hypoplastic, or severely stenosed. In four of the patients, the stenosis was mainly proximal to the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). In this group, after endarterectomy, the vertebral artery was patent in two patients, and their symptoms resolved: in one patient the endarterectomy occluded, but the patient's symptoms improved; and in one patient the endarterectomy was unsuccessful, and he continued to have symptoms. In one patient, the plaque was at the origin of the PICA. The operation appeared technically to be successful, but the patient developed a cerebellar infarction and died. In one patient the stenosis was distal to the PICA. During endarterectomy, the plaque was found to invade the posterior wall of the vertebral artery. The vertebral artery was ligated, and the patient developed a Wallenburg syndrome. The results of superficial temporal artery to superior cerebellar artery anastomosis are better than those for intracranial vertebral endarterectomy for patients with symptomatic intracranial vertebral artery stenosis. The use of intracranial vertebral endarterectomy should be limited to patients who have disabling symptoms despite medical therapy, a focal lesion proximal to the PICA, and a patent posterior circulation collateral or bypass.

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