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Hamza Jamil¹, Bridgette King², Rund Radi Haddadin²

¹Neurology, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, PAK.

|October 21, 2024

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Keywords:

epileptic seizures generalized rash postictal complications postictal petechiae seizures

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Dermatology

Background:

Epileptic seizures often result in a postictal phase with neurological symptoms like confusion and lethargy.
Cutaneous manifestations are rare but documented occurrences following generalized epileptic seizures.

Observation:

A 45-year-old male presented with a pinpoint, non-blanchable petechial rash after experiencing a seizure.
The rash emerged during transport to the emergency department and resolved within seven days.
Initial investigations, including imaging and basic laboratory tests, were unremarkable except for elevated postictal markers.

Findings:

The patient's rash was directly linked to the generalized epileptic seizures.
No alternative etiology for the petechial rash was identified.
Resolution of the rash correlated with the control of seizure activity.

Implications:

Postictal cutaneous manifestations, such as petechiae, can serve as diagnostic indicators for seizures.
Recognizing these skin changes can prevent unnecessary diagnostic investigations.
Understanding the pathophysiology, potentially involving hemodynamic shifts and neurogenic inflammation, can enhance epilepsy care management.