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Spontaneous periodic hypothermia: diencephalic epilepsy.

R H Fox, D C Wilkins, J A Bell

    British Medical Journal
    |June 23, 1973
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    Diencephalic epilepsy can cause episodic hypothermia and sweating. This patient responded to sympathectomy after antiepileptic drugs failed, suggesting a novel treatment approach for rare neurological disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epileptology
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

    Background:

    • Diencephalic epilepsy is a rare condition.
    • Hypothalamic dysfunction can manifest in various ways, including temperature dysregulation and autonomic symptoms.
    • Episodic hypothermia and profuse sweating are unusual symptoms that can indicate underlying neurological issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a unique case of episodic hypothermia and sweating potentially linked to diencephalic epilepsy.
    • To explore the diagnostic challenges in identifying the cause of these symptoms.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of different treatment modalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a patient presenting with episodic hypothermia and profuse sweating.
    • Comprehensive investigations to rule out other causes of hypothalamic dysfunction.

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  • Trial of conventional antiepileptic drugs.
  • Surgical intervention: total sympathectomy.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient experienced episodic hypothermia and profuse sweating.
    • Extensive investigations did not reveal other signs of hypothalamic dysfunction.
    • Conventional antiepileptic drugs were ineffective in managing the symptoms.
    • Total sympathectomy resulted in successful treatment and symptom resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Diencephalic epilepsy should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained episodic hypothermia and sweating.
    • Surgical intervention, specifically total sympathectomy, may be an effective treatment option when pharmacotherapy fails.
    • This case highlights the complex interplay between the central nervous system and autonomic regulation.