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A Challenging Case: When Retinal Findings May Tell the Whole Story
Tetiana Goncharova1, Liliana Gutuleac1, Elena Ros-Sanchez1
1Ophthalmology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
|July 23, 2025
Summary
This case study details a rare instance of immune-mediated retinal vasculitis mimicking Susac syndrome. Early immunosuppression was crucial for preserving vision and preventing systemic spread in this patient.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Immune-mediated retinal arteriolar vasculitis is a rare condition.
- Susac syndrome typically involves encephalopathy, retinopathy, and hearing loss.

