Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8683928 | Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports | 2018 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
A relationship between seizures and intracranial pressure (ICP) has been proposed, but not clearly identified. Whether changes in ICP can evoke seizures remains controversial. We report the case of a 23-year-old man who had undergone shunt surgery in childhood and later presented with focal impaired awareness seizures and behavior arrest. Seizures were uncontrolled despite 3Â years of pharmacotherapy, but suddenly stopped after shunt removal. Our case supports the hypothesis that drug-resistant epilepsy can be influenced by changes in ICP. In particular, this case indicates that elevations in ICP may help reduce some seizures.
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Authors
Daiki Uchida, Ayataka Fujimoto, Tomohiro Yamazoe, Takamichi Yamamoto, Hideo Enoki,