Cephalosporin-induced nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a uremic child.
The temporal relationship between convulsive seizures and the administration of beta-lactams has long been recognized. A specific form of seizures, nonconvulsive status epilepticus, is less common and is often manifested by alterations in mental status without associated seizures. It is most commonly encountered in uremic patients and poses a diagnostic challenge because of its nonspecific clinical manifestations. In this report, we describe a child with chronic renal failure who developed nonconvulsive status epilepticus on two separate occasions after administration of a third-generation cephalosporin. Awareness of this potentially treatable condition is crucial to ensure appropriate and prompt medical therapy. To our knowledge, this is the first report of cephalosporin-induced nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a child with chronic renal failure.
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aziza K
AK
Chedrawi
Salam I
SI
Gharaybeh
Saed A
SA
Al-Ghwery
Sulaiman A
SA
Al-Mohaimeed
Saad A
SA
Alshahwan
D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014511:Uremia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
D002511:Cephalosporins; D002443:Ceftriaxone