Super refractory seizures with autoimmune encephalitis and ventilator associated pneumonia: a case report

Autor:	K. Arun Chander Yadav, Aswathy M. Shaji, A. Priya Shiva, Mohammed Fardan
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Autoimmune encephalitis Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Ventilator-associated pneumonia medicine medicine.disease business Super refractory
Zdroj:	International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 10:297
ISSN:	2279-0780 2319-2003
DOI:	10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20210560
Popis:	Autoimmune encephalitis is an immune-mediated syndrome with sub-acute to chronic presentations, such as memory impairment, altered sensorium, behavioral abnormality, psychosis, and seizures. Treatment as such must not be procrastinated due to pending laboratory workup, as early recognition and initiation of therapy prevents long term neurological sequelae. This is a case report of an 11-year-old male who presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms, altered sensorium and high-grade fever which evolved into refractory status epilepticus and autonomic dysfunction. While his MRI had positive findings of encephalitis, he tested negative for infectious diseases and antibody panels.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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