Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a patient with mental status changes

Z. K. Wszolek; D. R. Chabolla; F. A. Rubino

doi:10.1080/1086508x.2001.11079337

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a patient with mental status changes

Z. K. Wszolek, D. R. Chabolla, F. A. Rubino

Neurology

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Abstract

We report a case of nonconvulsive status epilepticus presenting as recurring episodes of altered mental status before and after bone marrow transplantation for multiple myeloma. Early recognition of nonconvulsive status epilepticus as a cause of altered mental status is important, because prompt treatment with anti-epileptic medications may improve neurologic outcome. EEG is the essential diagnostic test in the evaluation of the disturbance of the level of consciousness in patients undergoing the transplantation procedure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	136-141
Number of pages	6
Journal	Neurodiagnostic Journal
Volume	41
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/1086508x.2001.11079337
State	Published - 2001

Keywords

Bone marrow transplantation
Multiple myeloma
Neurological complications
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus

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Clinical Neurology
Medical Laboratory Technology

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