Complex Partial Status Epilepticus Caused by Hyponatremia.
- Author:
Ho Sun LEE
1
;
Jun LEE
;
Se Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. sejinmayo@ynu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Colonoscopy;
Complex partial status epilepticus;
Hyponatremia
- MeSH:
Aged;
Colonoscopy;
Diarrhea;
Electroencephalography;
Female;
Humans;
Hyponatremia;
Status Epilepticus;
Stupor;
Vomiting;
Water
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2012;30(2):125-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 67-year-old female presented with stuporous mentality. She ingested a bowel-preparation agent and 4 L of water in preparation for a colonoscopy the day before presentation, and subsequently developed severe diarrhea and vomiting. Laboratory tests demonstrated hyponatremia (120 mEq/L). Her EEG exhibited continuous spike- or polyspike-and-wave discharges on the left frontal area. We diagnosed complex partial status epilepticus caused by hyponatremia in this patient. Her mental status and EEG recovered completely after administration of an anticonvulsant and correction of hyponatremia.
