Epilepsia Partialis Continua without Radiological Abnormalities in an HIV-infected Patient: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Epilepsia partialis continua (EPC) without intracranial abnormalities is a rare presentation in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.In our case report, the patient presented with left-sided clonic-myoclonic seizures that were resistant to initial anti-seizure treatment.This condition is classified as EPC.Lesions that could be linked to episodes of EPC were not evident on magnetic resonance imaging.Electroencephalography showed right-sided centroparietal epileptiform activity.After blood testing, the patient was diagnosed with HIV.Dual antiseizure medications were administered, leading to seizure cessation after three days.
Source: Archives of Epilepsy
Authors: Elif Nur Tuncer, Alinur Eren Okutan, Uğuralp Kılıç, Burcu Altunrende, Hülya Olgun, Fulya Eren
Institution: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404415334