Refractory status epilepticus that responded to steroid application

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Tarih

2013

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Yayıncı

Duzce University Medical School

Erişim Hakkı

info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

The minimum duration of a seizure needed to be described as status epilepticus is a matter of great debate; but many authors use a time period of 5 to 20 minutes. In refractory status epilepticus, despite treatment with conventional antiepileptic drugs, seizures continue or baseline values of consciousness between seizures do not return. Status epilepticus due to a brain tumor may be resistant to antiepileptic therapy. A case of refractory status epilepticus controlled by steroid application is presented in this report and discussed in the light of literature. © 2013 Düzce Medical Journal.

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Anahtar Kelimeler

Brain tumour, Status epilepticus, Steroid

Kaynak

Duzce Medical Journal

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Scopus Q Değeri

Q3

Cilt

15

Sayı

3

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