Generalized convulsive status epilepticus in Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
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We report a patient who was referred to our department because of generalized status epilepticus. His condition deteriorated rapidly and he died 1 month after admission. Autopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). CJD should be added to the list of rare but possible causes of generalized status epilepticus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seizure
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003