Susac syndrome: investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Susac syndrome: investigations. White matter lesions, Corpus callosum lesions, Parenchymal enhancement. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features
- White matter lesions
- Corpus callosum lesions
- Parenchymal enhancement
- Leptomeningeal enhancement
- Leptomeningeal interfoliar enhancement
Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)
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Other ophthalmic and auditory tests
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Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
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Brain biopsy: features
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References
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- Kleffner I, Dorr J, Ringelstein M, et al; for the European Susac Consortium (EuSaC). Diagnostic criteria for Susac syndrome. JNNP 2016; 87:1287-1295.
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