Open AccessEvaluation of Retinal Changes Using Optical Coherence Tomography in a Pediatric Case of Susac Syndrome
Author(s) -
Mehmet Kola,
Hidayet Erdöl,
Sevil Ertuğrul Atasoy,
Adem Türk
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
türk oftalmoloji dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.654
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2147-2661
pISSN - 1300-0659
DOI - 10.4274/tjo.27482
Subject(s) - optical coherence tomography , retinal , medicine , retina , concomitant , ophthalmology , surgery , psychology , neuroscience
Susac syndrome is a rare occlusive vasculopathy affecting the retina, inner ear and brain. The cause is unknown, although it generally affects young women. This syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because its signs can only be revealed by detailed examination. These signs are not always concomitant, but may appear at different times. This report describes a pediatric case who was diagnosed with Susac syndrome when retinal lesions were identified in the inactive period with the help of optical coherence tomography (OCT). The purpose of this case report is to emphasize the importance of OCT in clarifying undefined retinal changes in Susac syndrome.