Abstract
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), defined as changes in behavior and/or mental processes from baseline with continuous epileptiform discharges, remains a diagnostic and treatment challenge. Here, we present a 68-year-old female who developed 3 episodes of NCSE 10. years after a viral meningoencephalitis which gradually progressed to left hemispheric leukoencephalopathy. In this case, we hypothesize that immune-mediated mechanisms and perhaps genetic predisposition played a role in epileptogenesis, and these will be discussed.This article is part of a Special Issue entitled "Status Epilepticus".
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-183 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Epilepsy and Behavior |
Volume | 49 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- EEG
- Epileptiform discharge
- Leukoencephalopathy
- MRI
- Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE)
- Postencephalitic epilepsy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology
- Behavioral Neuroscience