Cisplatin-Induced Encephalopathy With Status Epilepticus.
- Author:
Na young KIM
1
;
Seong Yoon BAE
;
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:
Cisplatin;
Status epilepticus;
Encephalopathy;
Triphasic wave
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Cisplatin;
Electroencephalography;
Esophageal Neoplasms;
Seizures;
Status Epilepticus;
Taxoids
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2013;31(2):122-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 75-year old man with esophageal cancer presented with mental status change and seizures. He was under cisplatinand developed several times of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The EEG (electroencephalography) showed triphasic waves and slowed background activity. He was diagnosed with status epilepticus and encephalopathy caused by cisplatin. He was treated with anticonvulsants and cisplatin was replaced by docetaxel. His mentality recovered completely and he had no more seizure. We conclude that physician using cisplatin should be aware of this rare complication.
