What is primary angiitis of central nervous system?
Angiitis, a synonym for vasculitis, refers generally to blood vessels on both the arterial and venous sides of the circulation. Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS), a rare form of vasculitis restricted to the brain and spinal cord.
How do members experience primary angiitis of central nervous system?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with primary angiitis of central nervous system*
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Top treatments taken by people for primary angiitis of central nervous system*
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Who has primary angiitis of central nervous system on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 20 |
Talk to people with primary angiitis of central nervous system
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