An unusual disease presenting at an unusual age: Susac's syndrome.
Susac's syndrome is a rare disease of unknown aetiology affecting the small vessels of the retina, brain, and cochlea. We present the case of a 55-year-old female, the oldest patient yet described with the condition, and highlight the syndrome's clinical features.
Plummer
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Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Australia. chrisplummer@ozemail.com.au
Rattray
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Donnan
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Basilli
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology; D015834:Cochlear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology; D013577:Syndrome; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D008775:Methylprednisolone