Superficial Siderosis of the Central Nervous System Originating from the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report.
10.14245/kjs.2016.13.2.83
- Author:
Sung Mo RYU
1
;
Eun Sang KIM
;
Seung Kook KIM
;
Sun Ho LEE
;
Whan EOH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. est.kim@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Siderosis;
Hemosiderin;
Ataxia
- MeSH:
Ataxia;
Central Nervous System*;
Hearing Loss;
Hemosiderin;
Humans;
Neurologic Examination;
Rare Diseases;
Siderosis*;
Spine*
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2016;13(2):83-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system(SSCNS) is a rare disease characterized by hemosiderin deposition on the surface of the central nervous system. We report a case of SSCNS originating from the thoracic spine, presenting with neurological deficits including, sensorineuronal hearing loss, ataxia, and corticospinal and dorsal column tract signs. The patient underwent dural repair with an artificial dural patch. Clinical findings were elicited by neurological examination, imaging studies, and intraoperative findings, and these were addressed through literature review.
