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Exploratory screening for Fabry's disease in young adults with cerebrovascular disorders in northern Sardinia.
BMC neurology - 12 Dec 2015
Fancellu Laura, Borsini Walter, Romani Ilaria, Pirisi Angelo, Deiana Giovanni Andrea, Sechi Elia, Doneddu Pietro Emiliano, Rassu Anna Laura, Demurtas Rita, Scarabotto Anna, Cassini Pamela, Arbustini Eloisa, Sechi GianPietro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The etiologic determinants of stroke in young adults remain a diagnostic challenge in up to one-fourth of cases. Increasing evidences led to consider Fabry's disease (FD) as a possible cause to check up. We aimed at evaluating the prevalence of unrecognized FD in a cohort of patients with juvenile stroke in northern Sardinia. METHODS: For this study, we enrolled 178 patients consecutively admitted to...
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