Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis- A Rare Entity

Authors: Arshad F , Jabeen S and Chandra SR

DOI: 10.23880/nnoaj-16000135

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Acute necrotizing encephalitis is a disease characterized fever and infection associated with with rapid alteration of consciousness. Exact etiology remains unknown. Though the disease is nearly exclusively seen in East Asian countries but sporadic cases have been reported from all around the world. Neuroimaging  shows symmetric lesions involving the thalami, brainstem, cerebellum, and white matter. Management is only supportive. This condition accompanies a poor prognosis with high morbidity and mortality rates. We report a case of 20 year old female who presented with presented with acute necrotising encephalitis.

Keywords: Acute Necrotizing Encephalitis; Consciousness; Thalami, Management

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