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Category: Nervous System |
| Prevalence |
Extremely rare. Fewer than 100 cases in the US. No studies found. Female/Male ratio: Unknown. |
| Age of Onset |
Onset typically occurs between ages 1 and 14. |
| Description |
Rasmussen syndrome, or Rasmussen’s Encephalitis (RE), is a rare, progressive disease that involves cognitive decline due to inflammation of one half of the brain. Those with Rasmussen syndrome experience frequent seizures and eventual permanent brain damage. This disease mostly affects children ages 2 and 10, but can also affect adolescents and adults. Treatments for this disease include antiseizure medication, immunotherapy, and in more severe cases, brain surgery. The cause of Rasmussen's syndrome is unknown, however, researchers believe that it may be an autoimmune condition that affects one half of the brain or may occur due to an unknown virus entering the brain.
Evidence of autoimmunity: Antibody
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Profile by: Autoimmune RegistryProfile updated September 2024Charts generated Oct 12, 2024 at 12:54 PM ET |
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