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Aneurysm
Research reports on aneurysm from S. Kannoth and colleagues provide new insights
September 1st, 2008
"We propose a set of criteria for diagnosis of intracranial infectious aneurysm (IA). The proposed diagnostic criteria contain a mandatory criterion ( demonstration of intracranial aneurysm by neuroimaging) and 12 supportive criteria drawn from three domains," researchers in Trivandrum, India report. "Domain A encompasses infection, such as infective endocarditis, meningitis, cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis or orbital cellulitis. Domain B encompasses angiographic features of the aneurysm, such as multiplicity, distal location, fusiform shape, change in size or appearance of new aneurysm at follow-up angiogram. Domain C encompasses other features, such as age,45 years,...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2008-09-01)
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