An Atypical Presentation of Subacute Encephalopathy with Seizures in Chronic Alcoholism Syndrome

Subacute encephalopathy with seizures in chronic alcoholism syndrome is a rare clinical manifestation in patients with chronic alcohol abuse. We report the case of a patient with chronic alcoholism who presented with partial nonconvulsive status epilepticus associated with a thalamic lesion.

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Published in:Journal of epilepsy research 2016-06, Vol.6 (1), p.28-30
Main Authors: Kim, Tae-Kyoung, Jung, Eui Sung, Park, Jong-Moo, Kang, Kyusik, Lee, Woong-Woo, Lee, Jung-Ju
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Language:English
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Summary:Subacute encephalopathy with seizures in chronic alcoholism syndrome is a rare clinical manifestation in patients with chronic alcohol abuse. We report the case of a patient with chronic alcoholism who presented with partial nonconvulsive status epilepticus associated with a thalamic lesion.
ISSN:2233-6249
2233-6257
DOI:10.14581/jer.16005