[Simple partial frontal nonconvulsive status epilepticus].
Non convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) of frontal origin is a rare cause of mental confusion. The present case of possible frontal-onset NCSE proved to have a neuropsychological examination that was suggestive either of a disruption of attentional function or a left prefrontal dysfunction, exhibiting disturbances of immediate memory and logical programmation, perseverations and affective disinhibition. Vigilance was not impaired. This case was therefore, on a nosographic point of view, more consistent with a simple partial status epilepticus with cognitive and affective symptomatology rather than with a complex partial status epilepticus of extra-temporal origin.
Thomas
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Service de Neurologie, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice.
Mottin
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D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D005625:Frontal Lobe; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology