Rasmussen encephalitis: epilepsia partialis continua secondary to chronic encephalitis.
Pediatr Neurol
; 6(6): 397-401, 1990.
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ABSTRACT
Rasmussen encephalitis is a disease consisting of chronic encephalitis with progressive neurologic deficits and focal intractable seizure activity. The etiology is unknown, but pathologic specimens revealed changes consistent with viral encephalitis. Even though neuro-imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, offer the prospect of specific, presurgical diagnostic criteria, the initial diagnosis usually is made on a clinical basis. Treatment modalities, including a wide variety of antiepileptic drug therapies and surgical interventions, may result in significant physical and mental impairments. We summarize the clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and different treatment protocols in a patient with this rare and debilitating disorder.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Epilepsias Parciales
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Encefalitis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Neurol
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
1990
Tipo del documento:
Article