Capgras syndrome and unilateral spatial neglect in nonconvulsive status epilepticus.
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus can manifest as personality changes and psychosis. We report an 87-year-old right-handed male presenting with both Capgras syndrome and severe unilateral spatial neglect during nonconvulsive status epilepticus. After treatment of his seizures, his Capgras syndrome and hemispatial neglect resolved. This case illustrates a report of the confluence of Capgras syndrome and documented hemispatial neglect in nonconvulsive status epilepticus only reported once previously [1].
Turtzo
L Christine
LC
Department of Neurology, University of Conneticutt, Storrs, CT, USA.
Kleinman
Jonathan T
JT
Llinas
Rafael H
RH
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin