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Acute necrotizing encephalopathy associated with RANBP2 mutation: value of MRI findings for diagnosis and intervention.
Acta neurologica Belgica - 1 Apr 2023
Sarigecili Esra, Ucar Habibe Koc, Havali Cengiz, Cansu Ali, Aydin Kursad
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INTRODUCTION: Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANEC) is a rare entity characterized by encephalopathy following a febrile illness. Most patients are sporadic; however, recurrent and familial cases have been associated with RAN-binding protein 2 (RANBP2) mutation. Well-defined MRI findings can even be life-saving with early diagnosis and treatment. METHODS: In this article, nine pediatric cases diagnosed with...
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