[Non convulsive status epilepticus: an heterogeneous disease with a difficult diagnosis. Report of 2 cases with unusual presentation].
Non convulsive status epilepticus is a heterogeneous condition consisting of very different electroclinical syndromes. It is difficult to make the diagnosis and identify common factors among patients. We report two cases with an unusual presentation. A 31 years old woman having discoid lupus presented with a prolonged exogenous psychosis that lasted two and half months, associated to echolalia. After the episode the patient remained with a severe frontal syndrome that could be the consequence of a non convulsive status epilepticus. A 60 years old woman with an epilepsy diagnosed at the age of 30, presented with recurrent episodes of aphasia. During one of these crises, the electroencephalogram showed continuous epileptiform activity.
Lawson
Balduin
B
Servicio de Neurología Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río, Facultad de Medicina Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Quintana
Juan Carlos
JC
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology