Acute ischemic stroke in a patient with Cogan's syndrome

Abstract

Cogan’s syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by inflammatory eye and inner ear/vestibular disease. In some cases patients may present medium and large vessel vasculitis which may produce neurological manifestations. We present the case of a patient who was admitted with clinical manifestations of stroke. After intense study, Cogan’s syndrome was diagnosed and treated.

Keywords

• stroke
• cogan's syndrome
• vasculitis
• critical care