Movement-induced seizures in nonketotic hyperglycemia.
We studied two patients with hyperglycemia and focal seizures induced by repetitive movement. Treatment of the hyperglycemia controlled the seizures. Early diagnosis is necessary for institution of appropriate therapy, and to decrease the morbidity associated with nonketotic hyperglycemic coma, which may evolve.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*
D010672:Phenytoin