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Rasmussen Encephalitis.

Author(s)
Nuzhat Noureen Department of Paediatric Neurology, Children Hospital Complex and ICH, Multan, Pakistan
Muhammad Tariq Rana Department of Paediatrics Unit II, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan
Khalid Abbas Bukhari Department of General Paediatrics, Children Hospital Complex and ICH, Multan, Pakistan
Abstract
Rasmussen syndrome or Rasmussen encephalitis is a rare, progressive gray matter disease of childhood. A case of 4-year-old boy is reported here, who presented with recurrent episodes of status epilepticus of simple partial fits along with progressive left sided hemiplegia. EEG showed focal discharges from right hemisphere. Serial MRI brain showed progressive atrophy of right cerebral hemisphere with dilatation of ipsilateral ventricle.
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Page(s) 123-124
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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2008

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