Non convulsive status epilepticus following intrathecal fluorescein injection

Authors
Coeytaux, A Reverdin, A Jallon, P Nahory, A
Citation
A. Coeytaux et al., Non convulsive status epilepticus following intrathecal fluorescein injection, ACT NEUR SC, 100(4), 1999, pp. 278-280
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
00016314 → ACNP
Volume
100
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
278 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6314(199910)100:4<278:NCSEFI>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We report a case of non convulsive status epilepticus after an intrathecal injection of fluorescein. The clinical presentation was a confusional state - the epileptic origin of which was confirmed by the electroencephalogram. This rare and relatively benign complication should not bring about worry concerning the fluorescein test used for the diagnosis of a dural defect an d the identification of the site of a CSF leak.