Correlation between cervical artery kinking and white matter lesions

White matter lesions (WMLs), commonly called cerebral white matter hyperintensity or leukoaraiosis, are manifestations of cerebral small vessel disease [1]. Furthermore, WMLs include periventricular white matter hyperintensity (PVWMH) and deep white matter hyperintensity (DWMH). The incidence of WMLs in the elderly population is approximately 20%, which is significantly higher than the incidence reported in young people [2]. Moreover, it is widely regarded to be associated with stroke, dementia, and a high risk of death [3].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - April 3, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Liang Yin, Qianqian Li, Lina Zhang, Weidong Qian, Xiaolin Liu Source Type: research