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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.

R F Gravina, A S Nakanishi, A Faden

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A young woman developed acute vision loss and later dementia. Diagnosis confirmed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) linked to a prior measles infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder.
    • It is a delayed complication of measles virus infection, typically occurring years after the initial illness.
    • Early diagnosis is crucial for management, though often challenging due to nonspecific initial symptoms.

    Observation:

    • A 17-year-old female presented with acute maculopathy, including macular edema, intraretinal hemorrhage, and cotton-wool exudates.
    • Initial visual acuity was 6/60 (20/200) in the affected eye.
    • Despite treatment with xenon photocoagulation, visual acuity remained unchanged.

    Findings:

    • The patient later developed left homonymous hemianopia, cognitive decline, and dementia.

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  • Diagnostic workup revealed elevated cerebrospinal fluid gamma globulin.
  • Elevated serum and cerebrospinal fluid measles antibody titers and a pathognomonic electroencephalogram confirmed SSPE.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for delayed neurological complications following measles infection.
    • Ocular findings can precede the more severe neurological manifestations of SSPE.
    • Early recognition and diagnosis of SSPE are critical for patient management and prognosis.