A Proposed Algorithm for Managing Cerebral Proliferative Angiopathy
Journal
World neurosurgery
Journal Volume
167
Date Issued
2022-08-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Cerebral proliferative angiopathy (CPA) is a rare disease, characterized by a large vascular nidus, diffuse angiogenesis, and intermingled normal brain tissue. Conservative treatment, endovascular intervention, indirect revascularization, and radiotherapy have been applied to treat this disease. However, some cases deteriorate even after non-conservative treatment, and there has been no standard of treatment for this disease so far. In order to build a better treatment strategy, we review literature, present our case and propose an algorithm for managing CPA.
Subjects
Algorithm; Cerebral proliferative angiopathy; Endovascular intervention; Indirect revascularization; Management; Radiotherapy
Type
journal article