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Stroke-like neurological presentations are very rare. We report a 19-month-old boy presenting with sudden right-sided weakness, lethargy, and difficulty standing. Laboratory tests revealed elevated ammonia and plasma citrulline, while brain imaging showed extensive cortical and subcortical abnormalities with cerebral edema and midline shift. Genetic testing confirmed heterozygous mutations in the ASS1 gene, diagnosing CTLN1. Prompt treatment with intravenous sodium benzoate, arginine supplementation, and dietary protein restriction led to full neurological recovery over 10\u00a0months, with resolution of motor deficits and normalization of biochemical parameters. 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