Epilepsia Partialis Continua without Radiological Abnormalities in an HIV-infected Patient: A Case Report

Autor: Elif Nur Tuncer, Alinur Eren Okutan, Uğuralp Kılıç, Burcu Altunrende, Hülya Olgun, Fulya Eren
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Archives of Epilepsy, Vol 30, Iss 4, Pp 127-129 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2792-0550
DOI: 10.4274/ArchEpilepsy.2024.24127
Popis: 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.
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