Acute opercular syndrome in 4-year-old boy

Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2016;50(3):185-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2016.01.009. Epub 2016 Jan 24.

Abstract

Acute opercular syndrome is a rare described syndrome caused by a sudden damage of the cerebral cortex and subcortical white matter, located around the insula. A rare cause of this syndrome can be an infectious agent, particularly herpes simplex virus. Quick diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment significantly reduce the risk of neurological consequences and mortality. We present a case of encephalitis of unknown etiology and severe course, with the symptoms of acute opercular syndrome in 4-year-old boy.

Keywords: Encephalitis; Herpes simplex virus; Motor aphasia; Opercular syndrome; Swallowing disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Encephalitis / complications*
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis
  • Facial Paralysis / diagnosis
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paresis / diagnosis
  • Paresis / etiology*
  • Speech Disorders / diagnosis
  • Speech Disorders / etiology*
  • Spinal Cord / pathology*
  • Syndrome