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Andreja Avberšek¹, Anna Miserocchi², Andrew W McEvoy²

¹Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, Institute of Neurology, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London.

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Summary

Rasmussen's encephalitis, a rare inflammatory brain disorder causing epilepsy, can fluctuate. This case highlights symptom and MRI changes, expanding our understanding of this condition.

Keywords:

encephalitis fluctuation magnetic resonance imaging

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuroinflammation
Epileptology

Background:

Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare, chronic inflammatory neurological disorder.
It is characterized by drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
Onset typically occurs in childhood but can rarely present in adolescence or adulthood.

Observation:

This report details a unique case of Rasmussen's encephalitis.
The patient exhibited prominent, recurrent fluctuations in neurological symptoms.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated corresponding fluctuating changes.

Findings:

The observed fluctuations in symptoms and MRI findings expand the known clinical spectrum of Rasmussen's encephalitis.
This presentation challenges typical disease progression patterns.
Highlights the diagnostic considerations for atypical inflammatory epilepsy.

Implications:

Understanding the diverse presentations of Rasmussen's encephalitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
This case underscores the importance of longitudinal monitoring, including serial MRI, in complex epilepsy cases.
Further research into the pathophysiology of Rasmussen's encephalitis may reveal novel therapeutic targets.