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22-year-old girl with status epilepticus and progressive neurological symptoms.
Brain pathology (Zurich, Switzerland) - 1 Oct 2009
Striano Pasquale, Ackerley Cameron A, Cervasio Mariarosaria, Girard Jean-Marie, Turnbull Julie, Del Basso-De Caro Maria Laura, Striano Salvatore, Zara Federico, Minassian Berge A
Abstract excerpt
A 22-year-old girl presented with convulsive status epilepticus and a previous history of recurrent seizures, myoclonus, ataxia and impaired cognitive functions. Neurological examination revealed rest and action-induced myoclonus, pyramidal signs and opposition hypertonia. Testing revealed severe metabolic acidosis, elevated transaminases and creatine kinase, and respiratory insufficiency. After intubation and...
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