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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurophysiology

Background:

  • Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and intervention.
  • Diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) and continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) are valuable diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of DWI and cEEG in diagnosing status epilepticus.
  • To illustrate diagnostic findings and treatment outcomes in two distinct cases.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of two patients with status epilepticus.
  • Utilized diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) for neuroimaging.
  • Employed continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) for electrophysiological monitoring.

Main Results:

  • DWI revealed hyperintense cortical regions in one case, normalizing post-treatment.
  • cEEG accurately diagnosed non-convulsive status epilepticus in another case.
  • Treatment with levetiracetam and lacosamide resolved clinical and electrographic seizures.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated DWI and cEEG provide crucial diagnostic information for status epilepticus.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis enables timely intervention, leading to favorable patient recovery.