Tiras R, Mutlu A, Ozben S, Aydemir T, Ozer F. Forced eye closure-induced reflex seizure and non-ketotic hyperglycemia.
Ann Saudi Med 2009;
29:313-5. [PMID:
19584575 PMCID:
PMC2841461 DOI:
10.4103/0256-4947.55319]
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Abstract
We report an uncommon case of 53-year-old female patient with partial seizure induced by forced voluntary eye closure due to non-ketotic hyperglycemia. The initial laboratory tests showed an elevated blood glucose level of 550 mg/dL but no evidence of ketosis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging was normal. When the blood glucose levels decreased slowly to about 150 mg/dL in five days, the seizures ended completely. No anticonvulsants were used. Since seizures are generally refractory to antiepileptic medication, control of blood glucose is essential.
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