Recurrent Cerebral Infarction in Polycythemia Vera.
- Author:
Sang Hwa LEE
1
;
Jinsan LEE
;
Hyojung NAM
;
Sung Hyuk HEO
;
Dae Il CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dichang@khmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Polycythemia vera;
Cerebral infarction;
Stroke aggravation
- MeSH:
Blood Platelets;
Cerebral Infarction*;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Erythrocytes;
Leukocytes;
Middle Cerebral Artery;
Myeloproliferative Disorders;
Polycythemia Vera*;
Polycythemia*;
Stroke
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2013;31(4):266-269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder that is characterized by increased production of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets. Arterial and venous thromobotic complications are common in the clinical course of this disorder. There have been a few reports of acute ischemic stroke with PV. A case of PV associated with progression of middle cerebral artery stenosis and recurrent ischemic stroke is presented herein.
