Cognitive Status Epilepticus: Two Case Reports

Cognitive status epilepticus is an uncommon form of focal status epilepticus presenting with a dysfunction of language, thinking or associated higher cortical functions. The absence of ictal manifestations can be misleading and delay a prompt diagnosis. Here we present two patients; one with amnesic...

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Published in:Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Lithuania), 2021-08, Vol.57 (8), p.799
Main Authors: Karantali, Eleni, Chatzikonstantinou, Symela, Mavroudis, Ioannis, Trus, Constantin, Kazis, Dimitrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amnesia
Aphasia
Case Report
Case reports
Consciousness
Convulsions & seizures
EEG
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Funding
Memory
Patients
status epilepticus
Stroke
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Summary:Cognitive status epilepticus is an uncommon form of focal status epilepticus presenting with a dysfunction of language, thinking or associated higher cortical functions. The absence of ictal manifestations can be misleading and delay a prompt diagnosis. Here we present two patients; one with amnesic and one with aphasic status epilepticus. Through these cases, we aim to highlight the value of EEG performance early in the diagnostic work-up and early antiepileptic drug initiation in cases where an epileptic disorder cannot be excluded.
ISSN:1648-9144
1010-660X
1648-9144
DOI:10.3390/medicina57080799