Generalized status epilepticus associated with massive pulmonary aspiration and transient central diabetes insipidus: case report

Generalized status epilepticus associated with massive pulmonary aspiration and transient central diabetes insipidus: case report

Status epilepticus causes significant morbidity and mortality. A case of generalized status epilepticus followed by massive pulmonary aspiration, acute respiratory failure and transient central diabetes insipidus is presented. Seizures were promptly controlled, but the patient required mechanical ve...

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Main Authors: CARVALHO MAURICIO, MAYER JUNIOR JOSÉ RONALDO, ROCHA MÔNICA ROSAS, KRUGER RODRIGO, TITTON JOÃO ALCEU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2000-01-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
status epilepticus
central diabetes insipidus
neurohypophysis
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2000000500020

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