Infant with Loeys-Dietz syndrome treated for febrile status epilepticus with COVID-19 infection: first reported case of febrile status epilepticus and focal seizures in a patient with Loeys-Dietz syndrome and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250587
Abstract: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a rare, autosomal dominant multisystem disorder that is caused by mutations of transforming growth factor-β receptors. Mutations in SMAD3 and TGFB3 have been recently reported. LDS is characterised by the triad… read more here.
Keywords: status epilepticus; febrile status; dietz syndrome; status ... See more keywords
Neurogenic pulmonary edema following febrile status epilepticus in a 22-month-old infant with multiple respiratory virus co-detection: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05115-2
Abstract: Background Neurogenic pulmonary edema is a rare but serious complication of febrile status epilepticus in children. Comprehensive screening for viral pathogens is seldomly performed in the work-up of febrile children. Case presentation A 22-month-old girl… read more here.
Keywords: febrile status; status epilepticus; pulmonary edema; edema ... See more keywords
Dexamethasone Attenuates Hyperexcitability Provoked by Experimental Febrile Status Epilepticus
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DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0430-19.2019
Abstract: Abstract The role of neuroinflammation in the mechanisms of epilepsy development is important because inflammatory mediators provide tractable targets for intervention. Inflammation is intrinsically involved in the generation of childhood febrile seizures (FSs), and prolonged… read more here.
Keywords: febrile; dexamethasone; status epilepticus; febrile status ... See more keywords