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[Susac syndrome in a man].

E Raucq1, X Delberghe, A Jeanjean

  • 1Service de Neurologie, Centre hospitalier de Mouscron, 7700 Mouscron.

Revue Neurologique
|April 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Susac's syndrome, a rare condition, was diagnosed in a 35-year-old male presenting with acute encephalopathy, hearing loss, and retinal artery occlusions. This case highlights the syndrome

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Ophthalmology
  • Rare autoimmune diseases

Background:

  • Susac's syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the triad of encephalopathy, hearing loss, and retinal artery occlusions.
  • The condition predominantly affects young women, with male cases being infrequently reported in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old male presented with acute encephalopathy, sensorineural hearing loss, and branch retinal artery occlusions.
  • The patient exhibited no signs of systemic disease, which is a key diagnostic consideration for Susac's syndrome.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation strongly suggested Susac's syndrome, despite the patient's male gender.
  • This case represents the eighth documented instance of Susac's syndrome in a male patient.

Implications:

  • The diagnosis of Susac's syndrome in males, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of encephalopathy with visual and auditory disturbances.
  • Further research into the gender-specific presentation and prevalence of Susac's syndrome is warranted.

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