Paroxysmal Autonomic Instability with Dystonia after Pneumococcal Meningoencephalitis
Joint Authors
Dabbagh, Omar
Safadieh, Layal
Sharara-Chami, Rana
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of bacterial meningitis, frequently resulting in severe neurological impairment.
A seven-month-old child presenting with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningoencephalitis developed right basal ganglia and hypothalamic infarctions.
Daily episodes of agitation, hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, and decerebrate posturing were observed.
The diagnosis of paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia was established.
The patient responded to clonidine, baclofen, and benzodiazepines.
Although this entity has been reported in association with traumatic brain injury, and as a sequel to some nervous system infections, this is the first case, to our knowledge, associated with pneumococcal meningoencephalitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Safadieh, Layal& Sharara-Chami, Rana& Dabbagh, Omar. 2012. Paroxysmal Autonomic Instability with Dystonia after Pneumococcal Meningoencephalitis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Safadieh, Layal…[et al.]. Paroxysmal Autonomic Instability with Dystonia after Pneumococcal Meningoencephalitis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Safadieh, Layal& Sharara-Chami, Rana& Dabbagh, Omar. Paroxysmal Autonomic Instability with Dystonia after Pneumococcal Meningoencephalitis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512087
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512087