Early appearance of diffusion-weighted hyperintensities in aphasic status epilepticus: A case report

Nancy Maalouf, S. G. Keyrouz

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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 aphasie 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 aphasie status epilepticus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-39
Number of pages4
JournalNeuroradiology Journal
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2012

Keywords

  • Aphasic status epilepticus
  • Diffusion-weighted imaging
  • MRI

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