Generalized status epilepticus associated with massive pulmonary aspiration and transient central diabetes insipidus: case report
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
; 58(3B): 913-5, Sept. 2000.
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ABSTRACT
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 ventilation and correction of polyuria with desmopressin acetate. During hospitalization mental status improved, diabetes insipidus spontaneously remitted and he was discharged without neurologic sequelae. The clinical and pathophysiological features of this case are discussed
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Sujet Principal:
Pneumopathie de déglutition
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État de mal épileptique
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Diabète insipide
Type d'étude:
Risk_factors_studies
Limites du sujet:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Thème du journal:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Année:
2000
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Article