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. 1984 Feb;47(2):176–183. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.47.2.176

Long survival in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.

W A Cobb, J Marshall, F Scaravilli
PMCID: PMC1027689  PMID: 6707657

Abstract

A case is reported of a boy who at the age of 14 years developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. He deteriorated over a period of 9 months, improved greatly and remained stable for 7 years before relapse. The final deterioration to death extended over 6 years. During the whole period he was examined regularly and the electroencephalogram recorded at 3 to 6 monthly intervals. The brain was examined histologically after death. Electroencephalographic and pathological features are described.

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