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Susac syndrome.

Y Murata1, K Inada, A Negi

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, Kumamoto-shi, Japan.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 14, 2000
PubMed
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This report details the first Japanese case of Susac syndrome, a rare condition affecting the brain, retina, and cochlea. The findings suggest Susac syndrome may be more common and diverse in presentation than previously believed.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Susac syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusions, and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • It is often misdiagnosed due to its varied presentation and rarity.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old Japanese male presented with encephalopathy, bilateral recurrent branch retinal arterial occlusions, and hearing loss.
  • Initial diagnosis was acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, but extensive testing revealed no underlying systemic disease.
  • The patient exhibited all characteristic clinical features of Susac syndrome.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the occurrence of Susac syndrome in an Asian male, challenging the typical demographic of young women.
  • Recurrent branch retinal arterial occlusions were a prominent feature, indicating widespread microangiopathy.

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  • Complete remission was observed one year after symptom onset.

    • Implications:

    • Susac syndrome, previously considered rare, may be underdiagnosed and occurs across diverse ethnicities.
    • The syndrome can affect males, not exclusively young women.
    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum and geographical distribution of Susac syndrome.