Capgras syndrome and unilateral spatial neglect in nonconvulsive status epilepticus.

Abstract

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus can manifest as personality changes and psychosis. We report an 87-year-old right-handed male presenting with both Capgras syndrome and severe unilateral spatial neglect during nonconvulsive status epilepticus. After treatment of his seizures, his Capgras syndrome and hemispatial neglect resolved. This case illustrates a report of the confluence of Capgras syndrome and documented hemispatial neglect in nonconvulsive status epilepticus only reported once previously [1].

• Authors: L Christine Turtzo, Jonathan T Kleinman, Rafael H Llinas
• Journal: Behavioural neurology (Behav Neurol) Vol. 20 Issue 1-2 Pg. 61-4 ( 2008) ISSN: 0953-4180 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 19491475 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural)

Chemical References

• Anticonvulsants
• Phenytoin

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Anticonvulsants (therapeutic use)
• Capgras Syndrome (etiology, therapy)
• Functional Laterality
• Humans
• Male
• Perceptual Disorders (etiology, therapy)
• Phenytoin (therapeutic use)
• Status Epilepticus (complications, drug therapy)
• Treatment Outcome