Headache in a young woman: do not forget Susac’s syndrome
| Autor: | A. Kefi, F. Said, T. Ben Salem, M. Khedher, M. Khanfir, I. Ben Ghorbel, M. Lamloum, M.H. Houman |
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| Jazyk: | English<br />Italian |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Reumatismo, Vol 69, Iss 3, Pp 122-125 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0048-7449 2240-2683 |
| DOI: | 10.4081/reumatismo.2017.995 |
| Popis: | Susac syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the clinical triad of encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusion, and sensorineural hearing loss. This underdiagnosed condition needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis of a broad variety of disorders. An early diagnosis is important as treatment can halt disease progression and prevent permanent disability. Herein, we report a case of Susac syndrome in a 31-year-old woman and we highlight how challenging an early diagnosis was and the importance of an aggressive therapeutic approach, including the combination of steroids and other cytotoxic drugs. |
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