Super refractory status in a case of Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome due to hemophagocytic lymphocytic histiocytosis

Super refractory status in a case of Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome due to hemophagocytic lymphocytic histiocytosis

Abstract A 14‐year‐old boy presented with a prodromal respiratory infection followed by super refractory status epilepticus. A diagnosis of Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) was made. Initial MRI study and CSF analysis were normal. He required multiple anticonvulsants owing to the...

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Main Authors: Salvadeeswaran Meenakshi‐Sundaram, Muthukani Sankaranarayanan, Murugan Jeyaraman, Chitra Ayyappan, Somalinga Nagendran Karthik, Suresh Pandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-03-01
Series:Epilepsia Open
Subjects:
anticonvulsant polytherapy
Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome
hemophagocytic lymphocytic histiocytosis
immunomodulation
super refractory status epilepticus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.12454

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