Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) as a model of small vessel disease: Update on clinical, diagnostic, and management aspects

Ilaria Di Donato, Silvia Bianchi, Nicola De Stefano, Martin Dichgans, Maria Teresa Dotti, Marco Duering, Eric Jouvent, Amos D. Korczyn, Saskia A.J. Lesnik-Oberstein, Alessandro Malandrini, Hugh S. Markus, Leonardo Pantoni, Silvana Penco, Alessandra Rufa, Osman Sinanović, Dragan Stojanov, Antonio Federico*

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Abstract

Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is the most common and best known monogenic small vessel disease. Here, we review the clinical, neuroimaging, neuropathological, genetic, and therapeutic aspects based on the most relevant articles published between 1994 and 2016 and on the personal experience of the authors, all directly involved in CADASIL research and care. We conclude with some suggestions that may help in the clinical practice and management of these patients.

Original languageEnglish
Article number41
JournalBMC Medicine
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Feb 2017

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Institute for Health Research

    Keywords

    • CADASIL
    • Genetics
    • NOTCH 3
    • Small vessel disease
    • Vascular dementia

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