Susac syndrome and associated diagnostic challenges: a case report
This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of Susac syndrome and the importance of considering it in young patients with unexplained persistent headaches progressing to encephalopathy. Early magnetic resonance imaging and timely intervention with immunosuppressive therapy are critical for managing the disease and preventing irreversible sequelae.
Authors
- Ibrahim Zahid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0638-379X)
- Alexandra Ortiz
- Shilpa Kodati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9690-5319)
- Thomas Melgar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5155-4060)
- Emma Sand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7986-7189)
Institutions
- Western Michigan University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- Stryker (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05634-z
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00