Susac Syndrome in A Primigravida: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Susac’s syndrome is an uncommon neurologic disorder of unknown cause. It has been described as a clinical triad of encephalopathy, sensorineural hearing loss, and branch retinal artery occlusions (BRAO). Susac’s syndrome is presumed to be an autoimmune endotheliopathy. We present a case of 21 year old 12 weeks primigravida female patient who presented with visual loss, sensorineural hearing loss, altered sensorium & missed abortion. A high index of suspicion leading to correct diagnosis and early appropriate therapy may reduce the permanent sequel seen with this disease. Because of its rarity and some similarities to other common neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, it is often misdiagnosed and therefore mistreated. In patients in whom diagnosis and treatment are delayed, permanent morbidity is higher in terms of visual loss, hearing loss, and neurologic debility. In patients in whom rapid diagnosis has led to early administration of immunosuppressive therapy, recovery can be almost complete.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhattu S R, Talib S. H, Soni Anand, Deshmukh Shridhar, Vyawahare Suraj, Gunthe Sudarshan, Tamboli Gaurav, Agrawal Nishant
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