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Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis (Hurst Disease)
Definition
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Hyperacute (fulminant) form of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis with perivascular hemorrhages, myelin destruction, necrotizing venulitis, and scattered ischemic lesions throughout the CNS
Clinical Features
Epidemiology
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Rare, sporadic disease
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Occurs in all ages but more common in childhood
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No gender predilection
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