Clinical and magnetic resonance study of a case of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis treated with ketogenic diet

Clinical and magnetic resonance study of a case of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis treated with ketogenic diet

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Pants Background Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by a latent and mutant measles virus which is extremely rare in developed countries.The lack of effective treatments leads to the research of other anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective treatments.Case Here we present a case of a 17-year-old patient affected by subacute sclerosing panencephalitis who manifest a dramatic improvement in neurological and general clinical conditions, as well as an arrest in the Seatpost Vertical Adjustment progression of demyelinating process in the central nervous system, after the beginning of a high ratio ketogenic diet.Conclusions Given its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and metabolic effects, we believe that ketogenic diet utilisation could be a rational approach, can be considered a safe add-on therapy, carrying on with only a minimal risk of adverse effects or interactions.