Akathisia in association with herpes simplex encephalitis relapse and opercular syndrome in children

Kocak O., YARAR C., Yakut A., Ekici A., Yimenicioglu S., ŞAYLISOY S.

BRAIN & DEVELOPMENT, cilt.36, sa.2, ss.167-170, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.braindev.2013.02.007
  • Dergi Adı: BRAIN & DEVELOPMENT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.167-170
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Akathisia, Relapsing herpes simplex encephalitis, Opercular syndrome, Propranolol
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We report a 2-year-old boy with herpes simplex virus type 1 encephalitis (HSE) and opercular syndrome who presented with clinical relapse characterized by chorea-like involuntary movements that suggest akathisia. The patient initially presented with multiple focal seizures that cause epilepsia partialis continua, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for herpes simplex virus type 1 was positive. He developed hypersalivation, speech and swallowing difficulties within 30 days. Based on these findings the patient was diagnosed as having opercular syndrome due to HSE. He developed akathisia on 44th day of admission as a relapse and he was successfully treated with propranolol.