SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS - PROGRESSION OF EEG AND MRI FINDINGS AND SEIZURE ACTIVITY IN A NINE YEAR OLD GIRL
Abstract number :
2.392
Submission category :
Year :
2003
Submission ID :
4004
Source :
www.aesnet.org
Presentation date :
12/6/2003 12:00:00 AM
Published date :
Dec 1, 2003, 06:00 AM
Authors :
Steven M. Wolf, Patricia E. McGoldrick Neurology, Beth Israel, New York, NY
Abstract: SSPE is a rare complication of measles infection, still seen even with the advent of effective vaccines in developing countries. The case of a nine year old girl is highlighted. The significance of the evolution of the findings on EEG and VEEG is examined.
Rationale: examining the relationship between EEG and clinical findings in SSPE is important in clinical practice to allow prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Reviews the MRI, EEG and clinical findings with particular emphasis on the evolution of the EEG of a child diagnosed with SSPE, from the first EEG to the diagnosis of SSPE and continuing on to delineate the findings in chronic SSPE
The MRI and EEG both deteriorated over time, correlating with clinical findings and allowing for eventual diagnosis of SSPE.
The evolution of EEG findings in this case led to diagnosis of SSPE after a previous diagnosis of generalized epilepsy. The repeated EEGs led to appropriate diagnosis and treatment.