The uncommon causes of status epilepticus: A Systematic Review

Summary This paper reports the first systematic review of uncommon causes of status epilepticus reported in the literature between 1990 and 2008. Uncommon causes are defined as those not listed in the main epidemiological studies of status epilepticus. 181 causes were identified. These were easily c...

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Published in:Epilepsy research 2010-10, Vol.91 (2), p.111-122
Main Authors: Tan, R.Y.L, Neligan, A, Shorvon, S.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Communicable Diseases - complications
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Drugs
Epidemiology
Headache. Facial pains. Syncopes. Epilepsia. Intracranial hypertension. Brain oedema. Cerebral palsy
Humans
Immune System Diseases - complications
Medical sciences
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Neurology
Neuropharmacology
Neuroprotective agent
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Status epilepticus
Status Epilepticus - chemically induced
Status Epilepticus - etiology
Status Epilepticus - genetics
Status Epilepticus - physiopathology
Uncommon causes
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Summary:Summary This paper reports the first systematic review of uncommon causes of status epilepticus reported in the literature between 1990 and 2008. Uncommon causes are defined as those not listed in the main epidemiological studies of status epilepticus. 181 causes were identified. These were easily categorised into 5 specific aetiological categories: immunological disorders, mitochondrial disorders, infectious diseases, genetic disorders and drugs/toxins. A sixth category of ‘other causes’ has also been included. Knowledge of these causes is important for clinical management and treatment, and also for a better understanding of the pathophysiology of status epilepticus.
ISSN:0920-1211
1872-6844
DOI:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2010.07.015