Title

Early Appearance of Diffusion-Weighted Hyperintensities in Aphasic Status Epilepticus.

Authors

MAALOUF, N.; KEYROUZ, S. G.

Abstract

Partial status epilepticus rarely manifests mainly with global aphasia. It usually results in diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) abnormalities after prolonged seizures. We discuss the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a patient with aphasic status epilepticus. MRI showed diffusion restriction four hours after onset of symptoms. We summarize previously reported brain imaging findings in status epilepticus and discuss the purported mechanism behind these changes. Findings in our patient, similar to few others described in the literature, suggest that cortical DWI hyperintensities can occur shortly following aphasic status epilepticus.

Subjects

TRANSIENT ischemic attack diagnosis; STATUS epilepticus diagnosis; APHASIA; BLACK people; DIAGNOSTIC imaging; DIFFUSION; ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; EVALUATION of medical care; NEURORADIOLOGY; NEUROLOGY

Publication

Neuroradiology Journal, 2012, Vol 25, Issue 1, p36

ISSN

1971-4009

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1177/197140091202500105