Recurrent neurogenic pulmonary edema following tonic-clonic seizures
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243385Keywords:
Epilepsy, Intensive care unit, NPE, Tonic-clonic seizuresAbstract
Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is a relatively rare life-threatening complication characterized by the acute onset of pulmonary oedema. Although many pathogenic theories have been proposed exact mechanism or aetiology is unknown. We report a case of a female patient who presented with dyspnoea following tonic-clonic seizures. Further investigations excluded cardiogenic aetiology and significant improvement in the patient within 24 h supports the diagnosis of NPE as the primary pathology. We report a case of recurrent NPE in a 24-yr old female patient with seizure disorder managed by us in our department.
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