title: Panayiotopoulos syndrome in a child masquerading as septic shock.
abstract: Panayiotopoulos syndrome (PS) is a benign childhood epilepsy with predominant autonomic symptoms. The syndrome can have varied presentations resulting in diagnostic dilemma. We herein describe a 3-year-old boy with PS, who had manifestations similar to septic shock. His investigations were normal and had a complete recovery. Through this case, we wish to highlight the unusual presentation of PS as septic shock. Physicians should be aware of the different ways in which this syndrome can present to ensure its early diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Thumbay Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai, UAE.
authors.forename: Syed Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Zaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Thumbay Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai, UAE.
authors.forename: Devendra Kumar
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Thumbay Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai, UAE.
authors.forename: Pavan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tayde
keywords: Autonomic symptoms; febrile convulsion; occipital epilepsy; septic shock