Magnetic resonance angiography in meningovascular syphilis

Neuroradiology. 1994 Apr;36(3):208-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00588132.

Abstract

Meningovascular neurosyphilis (MN) is an unusual cause of stroke in young adults. The clinical manifestations include prodromal symptoms weeks or months before definitive stroke. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings and examination of the serum and cerebrospinal fluid. We report a case of MN with basilar artery irregularities demonstrated by magnetic resonance angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteritis / diagnosis*
  • Basilar Artery / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Neurosyphilis / diagnosis*
  • Pons / blood supply
  • Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / diagnosis*