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Genetically proven cerebral autosomal-dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) in a 3-year-old.
Pediatric radiology - 1 Sept 2013
Benabu Yves, Beland Mathieu, Ferguson Natasha, Maranda Bruno, Boucher Renee-Myriam
Abstract excerpt
Cerebral autosomal-dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) has always been considered to be a middle-age-onset disease. Diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing and the finding of the Notch3 mutation or by skin biopsy. Imaging plays a pivotal and crucial role in confirming this diagnosis by identifying white matter changes early in the disease. This can be useful in...
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