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Background

  • Chronic condition caused by recurrent or persistent bleeding into the subarachnoid space, which causes hemosiderin deposits
  • Slowly progressive neurodegenerative condition
  • Classified into cortical or infratentorial

Clinical Manifestations

  • Average time from onset to diagnosis is 1 to 10 years
  • Initially presents with sensorineural hearing loss and slowly progressive cerebellar ataxia
  • The classic triad, which is uncommon, including hearing loss, ataxia, and myelopathy
  • Symptoms progress chronically and slowly