NEUROIMAGING CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS: DYNAMICS OF MRI AND EEG EXAMINATIONS
Keywords:
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, MRI, EEG, Neuroimaging, Measles Virus, White Matter Lesions, Brain PathologyAbstract
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, often fatal disease caused by persistent measles virus infection, typically contracted in early childhood. This study focuses on the neuroimaging findings in SSPE patients, specifically using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Electroencephalography (EEG). These modalities are essential for diagnosing SSPE, tracking disease progression, and monitoring treatment response. This article explores how MRI and EEG findings evolve with the stages of SSPE, highlighting the importance of these tools in clinical decision-making. Advanced neuroimaging methods have become indispensable in understanding SSPE pathophysiology and improving patient outcomes
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