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Sneddon's syndrome: A case report with diagnostic approach and imaging review
Soukaina Beyyato1, Zineb Yammouri1, Hajar Ouazzani2
1Department of Radiology and Interventional Imaging, CHU Hassan II, FEZ, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.
Abstract:
Sneddon's syndrome is a rare thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by the association of livedo racemosa and ischemic cerebrovascular events, typically affecting young to middle-aged women. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with sudden right-sided hemiparesis, expressive aphasia, and a history of livedo racemosa. MRI revealed bilateral ischemic lesions and cortical atrophy, while autoimmune and thrombophilia workups were negative. This case emphasizes the importance of considering Sneddon's syndrome in young patients with recurrent strokes and livedo racemosa, and highlights the diagnostic value of MRI combined with clinical evaluation.
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