Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Status Epilepticus.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.07.062 and PMC identifier 7377987.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with findings concerning for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. After clinical stabilization following treatment with antibiotics, remdesivir, and anakinra, the patient was noted to have episodes of altered mentation. Video electroencephalogram revealed status epilepticus, which was subsequently controlled with antiepileptic medications.
Medical subject headings
- Status Epilepticus
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome