Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis manifesting as Bell ’s palsy and bilateral macular necrotizing retinitis: an atypical presenting feature

ConclusionSSPE in our case presented as Bell ’s palsy and sudden painless diminution of vision due to ocular involvement, and developed full blown disease within 2 months. SSPE can present as a diagnostic challenge and warrants early identification and referral for timely diagnosis and management.

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Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection - February 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research