AAIC 2025 Abstract

Cerebral focal WMH co‐locate with transcerebral intramedullary vessels and can vary over time

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Abstract

Background: The origin of MRI focal white matter hyperintensities (fWMH) is not fully understood. Recent evidence suggests the perivascular surface of arterioles and venules may serve as cerebral lymphatics for homeostasis of interstitial fluid and toxic metabolite clearance.

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Sunnybrook Research Institute; Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

AAIC 2025 Abstract, 25 Dec 2025, CC BY

Presented at AAIC 2025

doi.org/10.1002/alz70856_099743