Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review
Super-refractory status epilepticus is known to typically arise either from a distinct underlying cause or, in patients with no history of epilepsy, from no overt cause. It has recently presented in an unclear pattern, and thus there are various challenges in its management in resourcepoor settings....
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| author | Chiazor Udochukwu ONYIA Morenikeji A. KOMOLAFE Ayo M. ADEBIYI Olusegun OYEWOLE Fola A. FAPONLE |
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| description | Super-refractory status epilepticus is known to typically arise either from a distinct underlying cause or, in patients with no history of epilepsy, from no overt cause. It has recently presented in an unclear pattern, and thus there are various challenges in its management in resourcepoor settings. This case report presents a recent experience and lessons learned from a case of super–refractory status epilepticus preceded by atypical features in a 50-year-old Nigerian woman, and briefly reviews the current concepts in management of this epilepsy, especially in the context of resource-poor settings. Super-refractory status epilepticus can present with a confusing clinical picture. A good outcome in the management of this difficult problem is highly dependent on accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. In view of the difficulties resource–poor countries have in accessing the resources and facilities required for optimal care of patients with super–refractory status, any future treatment protocols should allow for the provision of readily available therapy options in such settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-63d8471d830748fe8757bfc3050384542023-08-01T11:14:16ZengGalenos YayineviArchives of Epilepsy2792-05502015-08-01212899410.5505/epilepsi.2015.9469513049054Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based ReviewChiazor Udochukwu ONYIA0Morenikeji A. KOMOLAFE1Ayo M. ADEBIYI2Olusegun OYEWOLE3Fola A. FAPONLE4 Department Of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-ife, Nigeria Department Of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-ife, Nigeria Department Of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-ife, Nigeria Department Of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-ife, Nigeria Department Of Anaesthesia, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-ife, Nigeria Super-refractory status epilepticus is known to typically arise either from a distinct underlying cause or, in patients with no history of epilepsy, from no overt cause. It has recently presented in an unclear pattern, and thus there are various challenges in its management in resourcepoor settings. This case report presents a recent experience and lessons learned from a case of super–refractory status epilepticus preceded by atypical features in a 50-year-old Nigerian woman, and briefly reviews the current concepts in management of this epilepsy, especially in the context of resource-poor settings. Super-refractory status epilepticus can present with a confusing clinical picture. A good outcome in the management of this difficult problem is highly dependent on accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. In view of the difficulties resource–poor countries have in accessing the resources and facilities required for optimal care of patients with super–refractory status, any future treatment protocols should allow for the provision of readily available therapy options in such settings. http://archepilepsy.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/super-refractory-status-epilepticus-an-atypical-pr/55094 antiepileptic drugsdeveloping countriesresource-poor settingsuper-refractory status epilepticus |
| spellingShingle | Chiazor Udochukwu ONYIA Morenikeji A. KOMOLAFE Ayo M. ADEBIYI Olusegun OYEWOLE Fola A. FAPONLE Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review Archives of Epilepsy antiepileptic drugs developing countries resource-poor setting super-refractory status epilepticus |
| title | Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review |
| title_full | Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review |
| title_fullStr | Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review |
| title_short | Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: An Atypical Presentation and Case-Based Review |
| title_sort | super refractory status epilepticus an atypical presentation and case based review |
| topic | antiepileptic drugs developing countries resource-poor setting super-refractory status epilepticus |
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http://archepilepsy.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/super-refractory-status-epilepticus-an-atypical-pr/55094
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