Nonconvulsive Seizures and Dementia : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Tombini, Mario
Fabrizio, Vernieri
Giovanni, Pellegrino
Giovanni, Assenza
Chiara, Campana
Ursini, Francesca
Antonella, Benvenga
Federica, Assenza
Source
International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is a severe medical condition that shows increased incidence in the elderly and is frequently underdiagnosed because of its pleomorphic presentation.
We report an NCSE in a 76-year-old woman affected by dementia with acute change of cognitive status and behavior.
Intravenous diazepam solved clinical and electroencephalographic manifestations.
Neuropsychological assessment after NCSE conclusion showed impairment of several fields that remained unchanged at 3-month followup.
NCSE should be considered when sudden and transient cognitive fluctuations appear in the elderly.
Epileptic events in dementia occur frequently and are often underrecognized; this could be a misleading factor when considering a quick progression of mnesic performances.
Moreover, recent findings both in animal models and in humans demonstrated the deep link between epilepsy and dementia, also supporting the hypothesis that epileptiform activity could contribute to cognitive impairment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chiara, Campana& Giovanni, Assenza& Giovanni, Pellegrino& Antonella, Benvenga& Federica, Assenza& Ursini, Francesca…[et al.]. 2011. Nonconvulsive Seizures and Dementia : A Case Report. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chiara, Campana…[et al.]. Nonconvulsive Seizures and Dementia : A Case Report. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chiara, Campana& Giovanni, Assenza& Giovanni, Pellegrino& Antonella, Benvenga& Federica, Assenza& Ursini, Francesca…[et al.]. Nonconvulsive Seizures and Dementia : A Case Report. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490801
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490801