Rasmussen Encephalitis: A Case Report

Rasmussen Encephalitis is a rare, immune mediated disease characterized by refractory seizures, progressive neurological dysfunction and unilateral hemispheric atrophy. This disorder typically involves single cerebral hemisphere, affecting mainly children adolescents. We report case of in young girl who was admitted with complaints recurrent focal motor seizures involving right upper lower limbs for the past 5 years. There increase seizure frequency severity despite adequate drug compliance. Patient also developed decline cognitive functions speech disturbances weakness 2 Initial CT Brain done normal. Periodic imaging showed atrophy entire left hemisphere.