Acute encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and late reduced diffusion with concurrent transverse myelitis
Amanda Austin‐Keiller,
Christine Saint‐Martin,
Kenneth A. Myers
Abstract:We describe a patient with acute encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and late reduced diffusion (AESD) with unique features, including concurrent transverse myelitis. A 2‐year‐old previously healthy girl had clinical findings consistent with AESD, occurring in association with influenza A infection. The posterior brain regions were most severely affected, resulting in cortical blindness. She also developed bilateral limb weakness, and spine MRI revealed transverse myelitis in the cervical region. She was tre… Show more
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