Neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of Susac syndrome

Autor: Yael Redler, Bart K Chwalisz
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Current opinion in ophthalmology. 31(6)
ISSN: 1531-7021
Popis: Purpose of review This review discusses general features and organ-specific presentations of Susac syndrome as well as diagnosis and treatment. Recent findings Latest literature regarding demographics, new diagnostic modalities such as optical coherence tomography and treatment options for Susac syndrome are discussed in detail in this review, summarizing the most recent updated information. Summary Susac syndrome is a rare, underdiagnosed, and often misdiagnosed disease that can lead to severe complications such as deafness, vision loss, dementia, and death. It involves the central nervous system and may mimic other neurological and neuro-ophthalmological diseases.
Databáze: OpenAIRE