Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system: MR findings with susceptibility-weighted imaging

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Wang ◽  
Xiangyang Gong
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Susceptibility Weighted Imaging ◽  
The Central Nervous System

scholarly journals Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system is a rare and possibly underdiagnosed disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yara Dadalti Fragoso ◽  
Tarso Adoni ◽  
Joseph Bruno Bidin Brooks ◽  
Sidney Gomes ◽  
Marcus Vinicius Magno Goncalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Neurological Dysfunction ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Blood Products ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Intermittent Bleeding

ABSTRACT Superficial siderosis (SS) of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare and possibly underdiagnosed disorder resulting from chronic or intermittent bleeding into the subarachnoid space, leading to deposition of blood products in the subpial layers of the meninges. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows a characteristic curvilinear pattern of hypointensity on its blood-sensitive sequences. Methods Series of cases collected from Brazilian centers. Results We studied 13 cases of patients presenting with progressive histories of neurological dysfunction caused by SS-CNS. The most frequent clinical findings in these patients were progressive gait ataxia, hearing loss, hyperreflexia and cognitive dysfunction. The diagnoses of SS-CNS were made seven months to 30 years after the disease onset. Conclusion SS-CNS is a rare disease that may remain undiagnosed for long periods. Awareness of this condition is essential for the clinician.

Superficial Siderosis of the Central Nervous System: Neuroradiological Evaluation of Two Cases

1992 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 270-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Daniele ◽  
M. Bracchi ◽  
A. Riva ◽  
S. Duca ◽  
G. Stura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Experimental superficial siderosis of the central nervous system: biochemical correlates

1992 ◽  
Vol 112 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnulf H. Koeppen ◽  
Craig G. Hurwitz ◽  
Richard E. Dearborn ◽  
Andrew C. Dickson ◽  
Rosemary C. Borke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
The Central Nervous System

scholarly journals Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system: a rare cause of dementia with therapeutic consequences

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.-L. Dubessy ◽  
R. Ursu ◽  
D. Maillet ◽  
A. Augier ◽  
J. Le Guilloux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Therapeutic Consequences ◽  
System A ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system after brachial plexus injury

1994 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 931-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginio Bonito ◽  
Cristina Agostinis ◽  
Stefano Ferraresi ◽  
Carlo Alberto Defanti
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Initial Symptoms ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Superficial siderosis is a rare condition characterized by deposition of hemosiderin in the leptomeninges and in the subpial layers of the brain and spinal cord. It is associated with cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities consistent with recurrent bleeding into the subarachnoid space. The usual symptoms are hearing loss, ataxia, spastic paraparesis, sensory and sphincter deficits, and mental deterioration. A case is presented of severe superficial siderosis of the central nervous system in a 51-year-old man who had suffered a brachial plexus injury at the age of 20 years. The diagnosis was made by means of magnetic resonance imaging 16 years after the initial symptoms, which comprised bilateral hearing loss and anosmia. Subarachnoid bleeding was due to traumatic pseudomeningocele of the brachial plexus, a very unusual cause of superficial siderosis. This case is interesting insofar as the surgical treatment prevented further bleeding and possibly progression of the disease.

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