Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in a case of aqueductal stenosis.
A 14-year-old boy presented with history of deterioration of scholastic performance, altered behaviour, difficulty in walking and repeated falls since last 2-3 months. He had history of delayed milestones and at 11 months developed febrile rashes. On investigations, MRI showed compensated hydrocephalus with aqueductal stenosis. EEG suggested subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). CSF was positive for measles antibody titre. This case of aqueductal stenosis with SSPE is very interesting for its diagnostic dilemma.
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Department of Psychiatry, LTM Medical College, Sion, Mumbai.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct / Q000473:pathology*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D013344:Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis / Q000150:complications*