Susac syndrome as an example of a rare vasculopathy.
Susac syndrome is a rare vasculopathy affecting small vessels of the brain, the retina and the cochlea. The pathogenesis of this syndrome is unknown. It is characterized by a triad of clinical symptoms, i.e. encephalopathy, visual disorders and hearing disorders. The aim of this work was to review available data about the clinical course, diagnosis and treatment of Susac syndrome.
Olszanecka-Glinianowicz
Magdalena
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Division of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland. magols@esculap.pl
Hrycek
Antoni
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