“…11,12 Although not performed in this case, electroencephalograms (EEGs) obtained in the acute phase may be abnormal in 30-55% of cases, usually revealing slowing in posterior regions. [13][14][15] A review of other laboratory studies in this patient showed no diagnostic abnormality of sedimentation rate, general chemistries, hematologic studies (except for low platelets), or serum ceruloplasmin and copper levels. Mildly positive anticardiolipin (aCL) IgG, but not IgA or IgM, antibodies were identified.…”