Non-convulsive status epilepticus: a treatable cause of confusion in pituitary apoplexy

Br J Neurosurg. 2000 Apr;14(2):141-3. doi: 10.1080/02688690050004598.

Abstract

Confusion occurring in pituitary apoplexy is well described. We describe a case of pituitary apoplexy associated with confusion, occurring as a result of non-convulsive status epilepticus. Electroencephalography should be performed in pituitary apoplexy associated with confusion if this treatable and potentially serious complication is not to be missed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / complications*
  • Adenoma / diagnosis
  • Adenoma / therapy
  • Confusion / diagnosis
  • Confusion / etiology*
  • Confusion / therapy
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pituitary Apoplexy / complications*
  • Pituitary Apoplexy / diagnosis
  • Pituitary Apoplexy / therapy
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / complications*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / therapy
  • Status Epilepticus / complications*
  • Status Epilepticus / diagnosis
  • Status Epilepticus / therapy