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Complex partial status epilepticus after bone marrow transplantation for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Z K Wszolek1, R E Steg, J O Armitage
1Section of Neurology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
|March 2, 1997
Insights
Complex partial status epilepticus can cause altered mental status after bone marrow transplantation. Prompt treatment with antiepileptic drugs is crucial for improving neurological outcomes in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a complex procedure for treating hematologic malignancies like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Altered mental status is a potential post-transplant complication requiring thorough investigation.
- Epileptic seizures, particularly complex partial status epilepticus, can manifest subtly in the post-BMT setting.
Abstract:
We report a case of complex partial status epilepticus presenting as recurring episodes of altered mental status and subtle automatisms after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Early recognition of complex partial status epilepticus as a cause of altered mental status is important as prompt treatment with antiepileptic drugs improves neurologic outcome.