To the Editor: Primary cerebral vasculitis (PCV) is a potentially fatal disease. Early diagnosis and therapy are vital. We describe a case where confounding factors delayed diagnosis.
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We thank Dr Chris Staples, Neurologist, Redcliffe Hospital, for reviewing both the case and this manuscript.