title: Uncommon complication of herpes simplex encephalitis.
abstract: A 9-year-old-girl who had herpes simplex encephalitis developed impending uncal herniation requiring surgical decompression. This case highlights the development of an uncommon complication despite the early initiation of treatment with acyclovir.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Paediatrics, Starship Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kannu
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pinnock
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D020803:Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications*; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D003294:Seizures, Febrile / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome