Stroke vs. status epilepticus. A case report utilizing CT perfusion.
Strokes and seizures have varied presentations and their differentiation may be challenging for both primary care physicians and neurologists. We present a case of a patient evaluated for acute ischemic stroke. Status epilepticus was eventually diagnosed by utilizing CT-perfusion study and EEG.
Royter
Vladimir
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. vladimir.royter@cshs.org
Paletz
Laurie
L
Waters
Michael F
MF
D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed