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Pediatric Absence Status Epilepticus: Prolonged Altered Mental Status in an 8-Year-Old Boy
Joint Authors
Al-Mubarak, Salah
Adams, Scott J.
Wong, Melody
Haji, Tahereh
Sohail, Shahmir
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Absence status epilepticus is characterized by a prolonged state of impaired consciousness or altered sensorium with generalized electroencephalographic abnormalities.
It is most commonly diagnosed in patients with known idiopathic generalized epilepsy; however, it may also be the first presentation of epilepsy.
Due to the subtle and variable manifestations of the condition, absence status epilepticus may be underrecognized, particularly in children.
We present the case of an 8-year-old boy who experienced two episodes of prolonged altered mental status, subsequently determined to be absence status epilepticus with idiopathic generalized epilepsy with phantom absences.
We discuss the classification, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and electroencephalographic findings of pediatric absence status epilepticus and provide a practical overview for management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adams, Scott J.& Wong, Melody& Haji, Tahereh& Sohail, Shahmir& Al-Mubarak, Salah. 2016. Pediatric Absence Status Epilepticus: Prolonged Altered Mental Status in an 8-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101343
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adams, Scott J.…[et al.]. Pediatric Absence Status Epilepticus: Prolonged Altered Mental Status in an 8-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101343
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adams, Scott J.& Wong, Melody& Haji, Tahereh& Sohail, Shahmir& Al-Mubarak, Salah. Pediatric Absence Status Epilepticus: Prolonged Altered Mental Status in an 8-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101343
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101343