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. 1982 Feb;58(676):70–73. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.58.676.70

Livedo reticularis and cerebro-vascular disease

W P Stephens, I T Ferguson
PMCID: PMC2426300  PMID: 7100027

Abstract

Three cases are described in which extensive livedo reticularis was associated with premature cerebrovascular disease. The patients presented with transient cerebral ischaemic attacks and gradually developed permanent neurological damage with intellectual impairment. The value of detailed neuropsychological testing to identify bilateral cortical abnormalities is demonstrated. CAT scanning may reveal multifocal cerebral infarction. The nature of this condition is not understood.

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