[Non-convulsive status epilepticus in 12-year-old].
This case report describes nonconvulsive status epilepticus of complex partial type in a 12-year-old, otherwise healthy girl. The case illustrates the characteristic epileptic twilight state with prolonged bizarre behaviour, psychosis, confusion and normal mental state. It may be difficult to identify the condition in childhood, as changes in behaviour and cognition are often recognized later than in adults. Treatment recommendations and other possible diagnoses are discussed.
Linnet
Karen Markussen
KM
Børneafdelingen, Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, 8200 Arhus N, Denmark. kmlinnet@ki.au.dk
Kragh-Olsen
Bente
B
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002998:Clonazepam; D014635:Valproic Acid