Spinal ependymoma presenting with visual and hearing impairment – An unusual sequelae

Abstract

Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system is a rare complication of recurrent bleeding in the neuraxis which may present with various symptoms. We report a case of spinal tumor presenting with superficial siderosis with involvement of vision and hearing along with ataxia. This is a rare presentation of superficial siderosis. The pathogenesis of selective involvement of these cranial nerves is discussed.

Key words

Recurrent sub arachnoid hemorrhage - gradient echo imaging - myxo papillary ependymoma - CNS superficial siderosis

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