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Cognitive profile in a young woman with Susac syndrome: a case report.

Authors :
Basagni B
Abbruzzese L
Radicchi G
Damora A
Salti G
Malentacchi GM
Caputo N
Zoccolotti P
Scarselli C
Mancuso M
Source :
Neurocase [Neurocase] 2024 Aug; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 83-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 13.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Susac syndrome is a rare immune-mediated endotheliopathy affecting the microvasculature. It presents three main symptoms: encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusions, and hearing loss . Here we present a new case report focusing on the evolution of the cognitive profile. The patient underwent two neuropsychological examinations. The first, one month after the onset of the symptomatology, highlighted a prevalent involvement of verbal executive functions. The second, conducted six months later, revealed a global improvement in most previously deficient areas, although with the persistence of a difficulty in cognitive estimation. . This case illustrates the importance of a comprehensive analysis of patients with Susac syndrome to appreciate the whole range of cognitive deficits and reliably evaluate symptom evolution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1465-3656
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neurocase
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38869248
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13554794.2024.2366457