Korean J Spine.  2016 Jun;13(2):83-86. 10.14245/kjs.2016.13.2.83.

Superficial Siderosis of the Central Nervous System Originating from the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

• Ryu SM
• Kim ES
• Kim SK
• Lee SH
• Eoh W

• KMID: 2328339
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2016.13.2.83

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.

Keyword

Siderosis; Hemosiderin; Ataxia

MeSH Terms

Ataxia
Central Nervous System*
Hearing Loss
Hemosiderin
Humans
Neurologic Examination
Rare Diseases
Siderosis*
Spine*
Hemosiderin