Oculoclonic status epilepticus

Epilepsia. 1989 Jan-Feb;30(1):121-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1989.tb05293.x.

Abstract

Continuous oculoclonic status epilepticus occurred for 90 min in a 4-year-old girl. The seizure consisted of continuous contralateral horizontal nystagmus concurrent with left occipital spike discharges, occasional vomiting and no loss of consciousness. Oculoclonic status epilepticus may be a variant form of versive status epilepticus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electroencephalography
  • Eye Movements
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nystagmus, Pathologic / etiology*
  • Nystagmus, Pathologic / physiopathology
  • Status Epilepticus / complications*
  • Status Epilepticus / diagnostic imaging
  • Status Epilepticus / physiopathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Videotape Recording

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants