Status Epilepticus in a Patient With Ginkgo Nuts Intoxication
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 124-126, 2011.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Ginkgo nuts have been eaten as oriental medicine and food since ancient times in Korea. However, the potential toxicity of the ginkgo nuts is not well-known. It has been reported that 4-O-methoxypyridoxine in ginkgo nuts causes generalized seizures but no status epilepticus. This report describes a 58-year-old male presented with status epilepticus after overconsumption of ginkgo nuts. After treatment with anticonvulsants and pyridoxine, symptoms were resolved. The toxicity of ginkgo nuts should be considered as a cause of status epilepticus.
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Assunto principal:
Piridoxina
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Convulsões
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Estado Epiléptico
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Ginkgo biloba
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Medicina Tradicional do Leste Asiático
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Anticonvulsivantes
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Nozes
Limite:
Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article