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Subacute encephalopathy in a 5-year-old boy.

G B Bobele1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|October 16, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare complication of measles. This case highlights SSPE in a vaccinated child, emphasizing the need for clinical vigilance despite vaccination status.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, chronic, progressive encephalitis.
  • It is a late complication of measles virus infection.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old boy presented with acute ataxia and altered mental status, followed by myoclonus and seizures.
  • The patient rapidly progressed to a vegetative state.
  • Diagnostic workup including CSF analysis, MRI, and brain biopsy confirmed SSPE.

Findings:

  • Standard SSPE therapies including cimetidine, amantadine, ribavirin, and inosine were ineffective.
  • The patient showed no clinical improvement despite therapeutic interventions.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for SSPE, even in vaccinated children.
  • Early diagnosis and recognition are crucial for potential management strategies.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering SSPE in pediatric neurological emergencies.

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