title: Good outcome is possible after months of refractory convulsive status epilepticus: lesson learned.
abstract: Determining a prognosis for functional recovery after prolonged status epilepticus can be difficult. Prior case studies have shown that despite seizure control, functional outcomes are typically poor unless a reversible cause is identified. Herein we present a case of idiopathic status epilepticus with a surprisingly good outcome after a 125-day drug-induced coma.
authors: Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA. kstandle@health.usf.edu
authors: Katherine
authors: K
authors: Standley
authors: Rasha
authors: R
authors: Abdulmassih
authors: Selim
authors: S
authors: Benbadis
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003128:Coma / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants