摘要
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) syndrome is a hereditary disease resulting from NOTCH3 gene mutation. The clinical presentations include migraine, recurrent stroke, and cognitive impairment. The severity of cognitive impairment varies in different stages, and early recognition poses a challenge. A 47-year-old lady presented with chronic migraine and sudden onset of hemiparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed compatible findings of CADASIL, which was confirmed by mutation analysis of NOTCH3 gene. Early cognitive impairment was detected by her score of 3 in Ascertain Dementia 8 (AD8) questionnaire and confirmed by detailed neuropsychological assessments. After 21 months of follow-up, deterioration in her cognition and ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living were significant with a follow-up AD8 score of 7. Ascertain Dementia 8 questionnaire is an easy and valid screening tool for early cognitive impairment in patients with CADASIL syndrome.
原文 | English |
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頁(從 - 到) | 133-137 |
頁數 | 5 |
期刊 | American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias |
卷 | 29 |
發行號 | 2 |
DOIs | |
出版狀態 | Published - 2014 3月 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- 老年病學和老年學
- 精神病學和心理健康
- 臨床心理學
- 一般神經科學