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Imaging of cerebral amyloid angiopathy–related inflammation (CAA-ri)

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CAA-ri is a reversible and rare encephalopathy that may manifest in patients with CAA. In this short article, we describe CT and MRI findings of CAA-ri in a 67-year-old man presented to emergency with sudden aphasia and acute cognitive dysfunction, underlining the pivotal role of neuroimaging in the diagnostic path.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Mura delle Cappuccine 14-16128, Genoa, Italy

    Nicola Romano & Antonio Castaldi

  2. Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

    Alessia Urru

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Romano, N., Urru, A. & Castaldi, A. Imaging of cerebral amyloid angiopathy–related inflammation (CAA-ri). Neurol Sci 43, 6151–6153 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-022-06189-3

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