Ictal epileptic headache mimicking status migrainosus: EEG and DWI-MRI findings.
We report a case of a patient with status migrainosus unresponsive to analgesic therapy in whom electroencephalographic recording revealed an epileptic origin. Intravenous administration of lorazepam induced the prompt resolution of the symptoms.
Belcastro
Vincenzo
V
Neurology Clinic, S. Anna Hospital, Como, Italy.
Striano
Pasquale
P
Pierguidi
Laura
L
Calabresi
Paolo
P
Tambasco
Nicola
N
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications*; D055815:Young Adult
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D008140:Lorazepam