Dual Pathology in Rasmussen’s Encephalitis : A Report of Coexistent Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Review of the Literature
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rasmussen’s encephalitis is a well-established, albeit rare cause of medically intractable epilepsy.
In a small number of Rasmussen's cases, a second pathology is identified, which independently can cause medically intractable seizures (dual pathology).
This paper documents a case of a 13-year-old male who presented with medically intractable epilepsy.
The patient underwent a series of surgical resections, early on resulting in a diagnosis of focal cortical dysplasia and later yielding a diagnosis of coexistent Rasmussen’s encephalitis, marked by chronic inflammation, microglial nodules, and focal cortical atrophy, combined with focal cortical dysplasia (Palmini et al.
type IIA, ILAE type IIA).
The literature on dual pathology in the setting of Rasmussen’s encephalitis is reviewed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prayson, Richard A.. 2012. Dual Pathology in Rasmussen’s Encephalitis : A Report of Coexistent Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481475
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prayson, Richard A.. Dual Pathology in Rasmussen’s Encephalitis : A Report of Coexistent Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481475
American Medical Association (AMA)
Prayson, Richard A.. Dual Pathology in Rasmussen’s Encephalitis : A Report of Coexistent Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481475
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481475