Atypical adult-onset subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Acta Clin Croat
; 59(3): 543-548, 2020 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-34177067
ABSTRACT
Although subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is almost exclusively a childhood disease, it can occur in adults as well. We present an atypical case of adult-onset subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. The disease was characterized by prolonged insidious course followed by accelerated and aggressive phase, atypical EEG findings, and absence of myoclonic jerks. The diagnostic and treatment-related pitfalls are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Panencefalite Esclerosante Subaguda
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article