Bilateral medial cerebellar infarction in a patient positive for lupus anticoagulant

Abstract

Bilateral medial cerebellar infarction occurring simultaneously is rare. We describe a middle aged male with bilateral cerebellar infarction complicated by subsequent left superior cerebellar artery infarction. Lupus anticoagulant was positive. Though the prognosis is usually considered good, our patient made poor recovery.

RETRACTED: Evaluation of Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Youths Suffering from Cerebral Ischemia

“…Pathological studies indicate increase of formation of fibrin thromboses of small and median vessels at the presence of these antibodies. According to reports, APAs appear as convulsion, emotional disorders, migraine, and transverse myelitis in some patients [11]. The relationship between APAs and ischemic strokes should be exactly evaluated due to complexes, different body protective mechanisms as well as association of other risk factors.…”