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Sneddon's syndrome. A case report.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Sneddon's syndrome, a rare condition causing skin lesions and strokes, was diagnosed in a young woman. Skin biopsy revealed endarteritis obliterans, confirming the clinical diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sneddon's syndrome is a rare, non-inflammatory occlusive hydrocephalus characterized by recurrent ischemic strokes and livedo reticularis.
- The condition primarily affects young women and can lead to significant neurological deficits.