Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Diffuse superficial siderosis of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare condition due to hemosiderin deposits in the subpial layers of the brain and spinal cord. The source of chronic or recurrent bleeding into the subarachnoid space is detected in only 50 % of cases. The most characteristic symptoms are cerebellar ataxia and sensorineural hearing impairment. T2-weighted gradient echo magnetic resonance imaging constitutes the diagnostic method of choice. CASE REPORTS: CONCLUSIONS: Transient focal neurological episodes were the most common symptom in our cases of diffuse superficial siderosis of the CNS. The natural history of this condition is not very known and may be regarded as a radiological finding.
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Authors | Marta Calvo, Cristina de Miguel, Ana Pinel, José M Ortega, Yolanda Aladro |
Journal | Revista de neurologia
(Rev Neurol)
Vol. 59
Issue 8
Pg. 354-8
(Oct 16 2014)
ISSN: 1576-6578 [Electronic] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Siderosis superficial difusa del sistema nervioso central: descripción de cuatro casos y revisión de la bibliografía. |
PMID | 25297478
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Anticoagulants
- Hemosiderin
- Acenocoumarol
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Topics |
- Acenocoumarol
(adverse effects)
- Aged
- Anticoagulants
(adverse effects)
- Brain Chemistry
- Cerebellar Ataxia
(etiology)
- Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
(complications, diagnosis, psychology)
- Comorbidity
- Dementia
(etiology)
- Female
- Hemosiderin
(analysis)
- Hemosiderosis
(complications, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, etiology)
- Humans
- Hypertension
(complications)
- Ischemic Attack, Transient
(etiology)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuroma, Acoustic
(complications, diagnosis)
- Radiography
- Smoking
(adverse effects)
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
(complications)
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