title: Valproate-induced encephalopathy in a comorbid elderly woman.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, DIMI, Section of Geriatrics, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Federica
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gandolfo
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, DIMI, Section of Geriatrics, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Parodi
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Pediatrics Science (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Corsini
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, DIMI, Section of Geriatrics, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Patrizio
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Odetti
authors.affiliation: Institute of Research and Treatment, University Hospital San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Gianluca
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Serafini
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, DIMI, Section of Geriatrics, Genoa, Italy.
authors.forename: Fiammetta
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Monacelli
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D022124:Hyperammonemia / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D053609:Lethargy / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019338:Polypharmacy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014635:Valproic Acid
keywords: elderly people; hyperammonemia; neurotoxicity syndromes; valproic acid