Meng-Tung Kong

Severe Bickerstaff Brainstem Encephalitis in a Young Adult Male: Delayed Recovery Despite Early Immunotherapy

Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis (BBE) is a rare post-infectious autoimmune disorder within the anti-GQ1b antibody spectrum, commonly presenting with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and impaired consciousness. Diagnosis is typically delayed because early symptoms are non-specific, and initial imaging often appears normal. W...