Rasmussen encephalitis

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right-sided weakness, difficulty talking, and recurrent seizures.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
ct

Unilateral cortical atrophy involving left cerebral hemisphere evident by widening of adjacent cerebral sulci and prominence of the left lateral ventricle.

Case Discussion

Given the patient's age, clinical presentation and imaging features, the features are in favor of Rasmussen encephalitis.

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