Seizure Disorders

Seizures induced by hot water in an 
otherwise healthy 18-month-old boy

February 13, 2012

Over several days, ordinary bathing causes a child to go limp and develop periorbital 
and lip cyanosis that resolves when he is removed from the water.
 

Sudden onset of confusion and visual disturbances

, , Urvi R. Shah, MD November 22, 2011

An advanced MRI technique clinches the diagnosis after it detects cerebral lesions not seen on conventional MRI.
 

Progressive paresthesias and pain in the extremities, chest, and abdomen following a seizure

February 16, 2011

Two weeks after a grand mal seizure, a male patient presents to neurology with numbness, posterior neck pain, and trouble with balance.
 

New-onset status epilepticus develops after a motor vehicle collision

, Vivek K. Vadehra, MD; Alluru S. Reddi, MD, PhD September 29, 2010

Despite suffering no head trauma, the patient began to experience new-onset 
seizures from an unexpected and surprising source.
 

Autistic disorder: Early interventions can improve outcomes

From CSAC, the clinical and scientific affairs council of the AAPA July 15, 2009

Media attention has increased awareness of autism; however, much of the information is misleading and/or confusing. PAs need to have reputable sources of information in order to help patients and their families.
 

New-onset seizures in the elderly patient

February 01, 2007

The medical consequences of uncontrolled seizures in an older person can be serious. PAs should know how to make this difficult diagnosis, as well as how best to treat elderly patients who have this serious condition.
 

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