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Yael Redler1, Bart K Chwalisz1,2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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.
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