Abstract:infusion with new partial seizure activity, a dense rightsided spastic hemiplegia (power 0/5), complete aphasia, and inability to follow commands. The swallow also deteriorated, resulting in aspiration pneumonia, so a feeding tube was placed. MRI showed further progression with new lesional enhancement and increased midline shift. There was a mild elevation of CSF protein (0.62 g/l) and white cells (7 cells/ml).Although there was an ongoing decline following the first infusion, the trajectory of rapid deterior… Show more
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