Non-convulsive status epilepticus: a treatable cause of confusion in pituitary apoplexy.
Confusion occurring in pituitary apoplexy is well described. We describe a case of pituitary apoplexy associated with confusion, occurring as a result of non-convulsive status epilepticus. Electroencephalography should be performed in pituitary apoplexy associated with confusion if this treatable and potentially serious complication is not to be missed.
Craig
J J
JJ
Department of Neurology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Gibson
J M
JM
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003221:Confusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010899:Pituitary Apoplexy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy