A Case of Adult-onset Rasmussen's Encephalitis Responsive to High-dose Steroid and Antiepileptic Medication
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 67-70, 2004.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by intractable epilepsy and progressive unilateral hemispheric dysfunction as well as mental deterioration. Although the disorder typically begins in childhood, a few cases have been reported with symptom onset in adulthood showing variable clinical characteristics. We report a 63-year-old woman with adult-onset partial seizure with intermittent secondary generalization, progressive right hemiparesis, and aphasia, who showed positive response to high-dose steroid and antiepileptic drugs.
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Assunto principal:
Afasia
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Paresia
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Convulsões
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Encefalite
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Epilepsia
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Generalização Psicológica
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Anticonvulsivantes
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Ano de publicação:
2004
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Article