Superficial Siderosis of the Central Nervous System Due to Recurrent Surgeries of the Thoracic Spine: A Rare Case

World Neurosurgery
Mahmut CamlarFusun Ozer

Abstract

Superficial siderosis (SS) of the central nervous system is a rare condition caused by hemosiderin deposition in the subpial layers of the brain and spinal cord. Surgical complications are the primary factor for occurrence of secondary SS. We present a case of SS with an identified bleeding origin in the thoracic spine. A 58-year-old female patient experienced 9 months of continuous progressive dizziness, difficulty with mobilization, drop attacks, and lack of hearing. The patient also had an extensive history of thoracic spinal surgeries. She came to the hospital with gait imbalance. Gradient echo (GE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed hemosiderin deposition along the cerebellar folia and vermis. GE sequences are preferable in this diagnosis, because of higher sensitivity, and for detecting characteristic T2 hypointensity. The dural defect was repaired with an artificial dural patch in thoracal operation area. Clinical findings, imaging studies, intraoperative findings, and literature information are presented. Performance of an open neurosurgical procedure to repair a dural defect in the presence of MRI confirmed that superficial siderosis is an optimal method and a crucial step to ensure the safe resolution of the c...Continue Reading

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