Complex Partial Status Epilepticus Caused by Hyponatremia

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 30(2); 2012 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2012;30(2): 125-127.

저나트륨혈증에 의한 복합부분발작 뇌전증지속상태

이호선, 이 준 이세진

영남대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

Complex Partial Status Epilepticus Caused by Hyponatremia

Ho-Sun Lee

Department of Neurology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea

Abstract

A 67-year-old female presented with stuporous mentality. She ingested a bowel-preparation agent and 4?L of water in preparation for a colonoscopy the day before presentation, and subsequently developed severe diarrhea and vomiting. Laboratory tests demonstrated hyponatremia (120?mEq/L). Her EEG exhibited continuous spike- or polyspike-and-wave discharges on the left frontal area. We diagnosed complex partial status epilepticus caused by hyponatremia in this patient. Her mental status and EEG recovered completely after administration of an anticonvulsant and correction of hyponatremia. Key Words: Colonoscopy, Complex partial status epilepticus, Hyponatremia