title: Stroke vs. status epilepticus. A case report utilizing CT perfusion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. vladimir.royter@cshs.org
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Royter
authors.forename: Laurie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Paletz
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Waters
mesh_terms: 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