IFOSFAMIDE-INDUCED NONCONVULSIVE STATUS EPILEPTICUS

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WENGS, WJ [1 ]
TALWAR, D [1 ]
BERNARD, J [1 ]
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[1] UNIV MINNESOTA,SCH MED,CTR HLTH,DEPT NEUROL,BOX 295,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55455
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10.1001/archneur.1993.00540100089024
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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We report the first case of nonconvulsive status epilepticus as a complication of chemotherapy with the nitrogen mustard derivative ifosfamide. Our patient developed encephalopathy, upper extremity myoclonus, and a periodic, triphasic electroencephalogic pattern that resolved acutely with intravenous diazepam treatment. Since significant morbidity and mortality is associated with unrecognized status epilepticus, electroencephalogic monitoring and a trial of diazepam is indicated in encephalopathic patients with rhythmic electroencephalogic patterns while receiving treatment with ifosfamide.
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