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    • Superficial siderosis is a degenerative condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It results from chronic bleeding into the subarachnoid space, where cerebrospinal fluid resides, causing hemosiderin … See more

    Signs and Symptoms of Superficial Siderosis

    Several symptoms are associated with superficial siderosis that affect the central nervous system (CNS). The most common symptoms of this condition include: 1. Progressiv… See more

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    Superficial Siderosis Causes

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    Risk Factors

    One 2017 study noted that older age may increase your risk for superficial siderosis. Out of 1,412 study participants, 0.21% of people between 50 and 80 years old and 1.43% of p… See more

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    Diagnosis

    Superficial siderosis develops over many years due to the slow but progressive bleeding into the subarachnoid space. For this reason, it may take as many as 10 or more year… See more

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  1. Superficial siderosis is a rare degenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord1234. It is caused by slow and repeated bleeding in the subarachnoid space in the brain, which leads to iron deposits forming and causing toxicity and degeneration13. Symptoms of superficial siderosis include hearing loss, motor issues, movement abnormalities, cerebellar ataxia, seizures, memory impairment, bladder disturbance, headaches, back pain, and/or dysarthria14.
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    Superficial siderosis is a rare and often unrecognized degenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. Patients with this condition usually present with symptoms such as hearing loss, motor issues, and movement abnormalities. Superficial siderosis stems from slow and repeated bleeding in the subarachnoid space in the brain.

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    Superficial siderosis (SS) of the central nervous system (CNS) is a chronic condition consisting of hemosiderin deposition in the subpial layers of the brain (and spinal cord) due to chronic or intermittent low-grade extravasation of blood into the subarachnoid space. Several underlying conditions lead to the development of SS.

    Superficial siderosis - UpToDate

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    Superficial siderosis is a rare degenerative condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. SS occurs after continuous slow internal bleeding in the subarachnoid space, a brain area which contains the cerebrospinal fluid and major blood vessels. This build-up of blood results in iron deposits forming, causing toxicity and degeneration.

    Superficial siderosis - The Brain Charity

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    Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system is a rare condition that primarily affects the brain. Signs and symptoms generally develop in adulthood and may include hearing loss and cerebellar ataxia. Some affected people may also experience seizures, memory impairment, bladder disturbance, headaches, back pain, and/or dysarthria.

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    What is superficial siderosis of the central nervous system?
    Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system refers to a condition resulting from deposition of hemosiderin along the leptomeninges and subpial surfaces, particularly infratentorially, with eventual neurological dysfunction, presumably due to a source of slow and chronic/recurrent subarachnoid bleeding.

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    Is MRI brain a symptom of superficial siderosis?
    CT brain is often normal, but in some cases, there may be a hyperdense ring appreciated around the brainstem 2. Usually unrewarding and will usually not demonstrate a point of bleeding 2. MRI brain is the modality of choice for assessment and diagnosis of superficial siderosis of the central nervous system 1,2.

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    What causes superficial siderosis?
    In many cases, there is no apparent cause for the bleeding. However, other common causes include trauma or intracranial tumors. Superficial siderosis develops over many years due to the slow but progressive bleeding into the subarachnoid space. An MRI is needed to make a diagnosis. Superficial siderosis itself has no cure.

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    Can the brain charity Help with superficial siderosis?
    If you’re affected by superficial siderosis, The Brain Charity can support you. We are the only charity in the UK to be here for every one of the over 600 neurological conditions. Individually, they are rare, but they affect 1 in 6 people, combined.

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    What are the signs and symptoms of superficial siderosis?
    Other common signs and symptoms of superficial siderosis include: Superficial siderosis stems from slow and repeated bleeding in the subarachnoid space in the brain. The blood is circulated along with CSF, resulting in hemosiderin—a component of iron—depositing on layers of the brain and spinal cord.

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    Is siderosis of the central nervous system manifested with seizures?
    23. Wang K, Xu Z, Xiong G, Benyan L. Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system manifested with seizures. J Clin Neurosci. 2010 Feb;17(2):277-8. [PubMed] 24.

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  3. National Organization for Rare Disorders
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    Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system

    Sep 11, 2024 · A condition caused by deposition of hemosiderin along the leptomeninges and subpial surfaces, often due to recurrent subarachnoid bleeding. Learn about its clinical features, pathology, etiology, radiographic …

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  7. Massachusetts General Hospital
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    The Superficial Siderosis Clinic and Research Laboratory

    Learn about Superficial Siderosis, a rare neurological disorder caused by iron toxicity from subarachnoid bleeding. Find out how to contact the clinic, access treatment options, and join the research lab.

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  8. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Superficial Siderosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Apr 30, 2024 · MRI of the brain and spinal cord with hemosiderin sequences like SWI or GRE is needed to diagnose superficial siderosis. Deficits caused by superficial siderosis are often irreversible, and treatments with chelation or …

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  9. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Neuroimaging in Superficial Siderosis: An In-Depth Look

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  10. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Idiopathic superficial siderosis of the central nervous system

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    Publish Year:2021
  11. The Brain Charity
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