search
for
 About Bioline  All Journals  Testimonials  Membership  News


Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886
EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 55, No. 2, 2007, pp. 154-156
Bioline Code: ni07055
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge

Neurology India, Vol. 55, No. 2, 2007, pp. 154-156

 en Case Report - Status epilepticus associated with initiation of theophylline in an elderly patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
Chung-Hsing, Chou; Jiann-Chyun, Lin & Giia-Sheun, Peng

Abstract

An 80-year-old man with a history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus was hospitalized due to generalized convulsive status epilepticus. Initially, hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis were diagnosed, but his seizures were refractory to the medical treatment. Additionally, a high level of serum theophylline (29.1 mg/mL) was detected. Following detoxification of theophylline by oral activated charcoal, the patient regained consciousness and was free from seizures without antiepileptic drug treatment. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed subacute subdural hematomas at the bilateral occipital hemispheres. This case suggests that theophylline toxicity may be a predisposing factor for seizures in patients with a history of traumatic brain injury in spite of the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis that may have an anticonvulsant action.

Keywords
Diabetic ketoacidosis, status epilepticus, subdural hematoma, theophylline

 
© Copyright 2007 Neurology India.
Alternative site location: http://www.neurologyindia.com

Home Faq Resources Email Bioline
© Bioline International, 1989 - 2024, Site last up-dated on 01-Sep-2022.
Site created and maintained by the Reference Center on Environmental Information, CRIA, Brazil
System hosted by the Google Cloud Platform, GCP, Brazil