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We present a case in which these findings were masked by peri-ictal magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities (PMAs) associated with status epilepticus, making differentiation difficult. A middle-aged woman presenting with persistent right upper limb weakness and aphasia was admitted to our hospital. The patient was diagnosed with nonconvulsive status epilepticus based on electroencephalogram findings. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed findings consistent with typical PMAs. Although the seizures\u2019 underlying etiology could not be identified initially, testing confirmed the presence of MOG immunoglobulin G in serum and cerebrospinal fluid, leading to a definitive diagnosis of FLAMES. FLAMES and PMAs share significant radiological overlap. 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