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[Vertebral compression in epilepsy. Analysis of 8 cases]
J J Dubost1, D Vernay, M Soubrier
1Unité d'Immunologie clinique Hôpital Saint-Jacques, Clermont-Ferrand.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Epileptic seizures can cause vertebral compression fractures, often multiple and affecting thoracic or lumbar vertebrae. Clinicians should consider seizures as a cause, especially when fractures appear spontaneous or mimic metastatic disease.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Epileptic seizures are known to cause dislocations and fractures.
- Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a potential complication of seizures.