Triphasic Waves in EEG, an Atypical Finding in a Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) Adult Patient

Abstract

We report a 20 year old girl admitted with cognitive decline and abnormal body movement for more than 16 month now bed ridden for last 3 month. On admission patient was conscious following command moving all four limbs. Myoclonic jerk involving limbs at a regular interval were noted .General physical examination was unremarkable. Detailed ophthalmological examination showed a normal fundus with no changes in the retina and optic nerve head. The kidney routine blood test, anti thyroperoxidase antibody, serum ammonia was normal. Viral markers were negative. Case Report