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ReviewDialogues in clinical neuroscience2024

Microcephaly type 22 and autism spectrum disorder: A case report and review of literature.

Jiqiang Ma, Yu'e Liu, Kaijun Zhao

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Review in Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Jiqiang MaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Yu'e LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Kaijun ZhaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8641-2051

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a multifaceted etiology. This case report explores the ischemic cryptogenic vascular dissection as a potential underlying cause of ASD.

methodsA 9-year-old child presented with symptoms of ASD, including social interaction difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and cognitive challenges. Despite conventional ASD treatments, significant improvement was only observed after addressing an underlying ischemic cryptogenic vascular dissection identified through DCE-CT.

resultsFollowing a reconstructive treatment approach to the vascular dissection, the patient showed marked improvement in cognitive functions, social abilities, and a reduction in ASD-related symptoms whether during the perioperative period or during approximately 5-month follow-up.

conclusionThis case suggests that ischemic cryptogenic vascular dissection may contribute to the symptoms of ASD. Identifying and treating underlying vascular anomalies may offer a new avenue for mitigating ASD symptoms, emphasizing the need for comprehensive diagnostic estimations in ASD management.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderChildHumansMicrocephalyAutism Spectrum Disordercryptogenic vascular dissectionstent neurodevelopmental disorder

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PMID38829782
PMCPMC11149562

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