Complex partial status epilepticus after bone marrow transplantation for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
We report a case of complex partial status epilepticus presenting as recurring episodes of altered mental status and subtle automatisms after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Early recognition of complex partial status epilepticus as a cause of altered mental status is important as prompt treatment with antiepileptic drugs improves neurologic outcome.
Wszolek
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Section of Neurology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.
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Armitage
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D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology