Abstract
Susac syndrome is a rare neurologic disorder first described by Susac et al. in 1979.
Clinically, Susac syndrome consists of a triad including encephalopathy, branch retinal
artery occlusion, and sensorineural hearing loss. Microinfarction is believed to be
the basic histologic feature and MR is considered the best imaging modality. This
case documents the typical imaging findings of Susac syndrome, as well as the unique
MR imaging finding of cranial nerve enhancement.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 26, 2009
Accepted:
May 6,
2009
Received:
April 25,
2009
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