A Case of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Who Developed Tonic Status Epilepticus Induced by Intravenous Diazepam

Atmaca M. M., BAYKAL B., BEBEK N., Gurses C., Gokyigit A.

EPILEPSI, vol.18, no.3, pp.38-42, 2012 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.5505/epilepsi.2012.63935
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.38-42
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is an epileptic encephalopathy characterized by several types of seizures, special EEG patterns, and cognitive deterioration with resistance to therapy and poor prognosis. It is a well known phenomenon that some antiepileptic drugs (AED) have a worsening effect on some seizure types, especially in the generalized epilepsies of childhood. However, its underlying pathogenetic mechanisms are not fully understood. In this paper, a case with LGS who developed tonic status epilepticus induced by diazepame given intravenously is reported and the topic of seizure aggravation caused by AED and LGS is discussed.