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R Granot1, S F Berkovic, S Patterson

  • 1Institute of Neurological Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|February 18, 2004
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Recurrent stupor may mimic "endozepine stupor" but can be caused by external benzodiazepine use. Clinicians should carefully consider exogenous causes before diagnosing this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • The concept of endozepine-4, an endogenous benzodiazepine-like agent, has been proposed as a cause for recurrent stupor.
  • Previous cases of recurrent stupor have been attributed to this endogenous agent, termed "endozepine stupor".

Observation:

  • A patient presented with recurrent stupor over two decades, exhibiting symptoms similar to previously reported "endozepine stupor" cases.
  • Detailed investigation revealed the patient's stupor episodes were linked to exogenous benzodiazepine administration.

Findings:

  • The presented case demonstrates that recurrent stupor, clinically resembling endozepine stupor, can result from external benzodiazepine intake.
  • This highlights the potential for misdiagnosis when exogenous factors are overlooked.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians must exercise caution and consider exogenous benzodiazepine exposure in patients presenting with recurrent stupor.
  • Differential diagnosis for recurrent stupor should include iatrogenic causes to prevent misattribution to endogenous agents.