Status Epilepticus in a Patient With Ginkgo Nuts Intoxication.
- Author:
Il Kyo SEO
1
;
Jong Kyu PARK
;
Yun Im CHOI
;
Doh Eui KIM
;
Dushin JEONG
;
Hyung Kook PARK
;
Kwang Ik YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. neurofan@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ginkgo;
Status epilepticus;
Intoxication
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Ginkgo biloba;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Medicine, East Asian Traditional;
Middle Aged;
Nuts;
Pyridoxine;
Seizures;
Status Epilepticus
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2011;29(2):124-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ginkgo nuts have been eaten as oriental medicine and food since ancient times in Korea. However, the potential toxicity of the ginkgo nuts is not well-known. It has been reported that 4-O-methoxypyridoxine in ginkgo nuts causes generalized seizures but no status epilepticus. This report describes a 58-year-old male presented with status epilepticus after overconsumption of ginkgo nuts. After treatment with anticonvulsants and pyridoxine, symptoms were resolved. The toxicity of ginkgo nuts should be considered as a cause of status epilepticus.
