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Brain magnetic resonance imaging on the day of admission showed multifocal high-signal lesions (arrows) in the right parietal (A: T2-weighted; B: diffusion-weighted) and frontal lobes (C: T2-weighted; D: diffusion-weighted), indicating acute encephalopathy.
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Brain T2- and diffusion-weighted MRI on the same day showed multifocal high-signal lesions in the right parietal and frontal lobes, indicating acute encephalopathy (Fig. 1).
Electroencephalogram on the 5th day showed diffuse slowing of the background activity, compatible with encephalopathy.
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An EEG on day 5 showed diffuse slowing of the background activity consistent with encephalopathy (Fig. 2).
Clinical course of the patient.
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The patient's physical condition gradually improved (Fig. 3).