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Neuropediatrics 2012; 43(03): 149-151
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1309307
Short Communication
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Chorioretinitis as a First Sign of SSPE

Sevgi Yimenicioglu
1   Pediatric Neurology Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey
,
Ayten Yakut
1   Pediatric Neurology Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey
,
Nazmiye Erol
2   Department of Ophthalmology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey
,
Kursat Carman
1   Pediatric Neurology Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey
,
Arzu Ekici
1   Pediatric Neurology Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey
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10 September 2011

05 March 2012

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02 April 2012 (online)

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Abstract

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Ocular involvement in SSPE has been well known and might be seen in 42 to 50% of the patients. Visual findings are generally seen at stage III with neurological abnormalities. Ophthalmologic involvement might be preceding typical SSPE symptoms.

Keywords

chorioretinitis - subacute sclerosing panencephalitis - measles virus