Ocular Findings in Susac Syndrome

Abstract

Paula Sakemi Fukuhara, Roberta Pereira de Almeida Manzano , Juliana Reis Guimarães, Liara Nakamura Hirot and Aline Cristina Fioravanti Lui

Purpose: To describe retinal changes in Susac Syndrome (SS), report its evolution and the importance of follow-up in these patients. Setting: The patient was being followed in the Ophthalmology Department of Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (ISCMSP) - São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: Case report of a patient with SS and evaluation of alterations observed in ophthalmological, neurological and otological examinations. Discussion: SS lesions can affect the vessels of the retina, brain and inner ear with artery occlusions. The patient in this case had mild changes in the structures that make up the triad of SS. Conclusion: In order to avoid possible relapses of the disease and to maintain a good prognosis, it is necessary to observe regular follow-up and initiation of early treatment to prevent damages that compromise such structures and may cause irreversible deficits to the patient.

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