Title of article :
Complex Partial Seizure and Hippocampus Atrophy Caused by Tramadol Abuse: A Case Study
Author/Authors :
Ahmadi ، Mohammad Iran University of Medical Sciences , Hoseinzade ، Alireza Department of Radiology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Haghighi ، Samaneh Department of Neurology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Yosefi ، Sajad
Abstract :
Generalized seizure is known as a dose independent side effect of tramadol. The presented case is affected by complex partial seizures, following tramadol dependency. Brain magnetic imaging showed atrophy of left hippocampus, compatible with mesial temporal sclerosis. Mesial temporal sclerosis is the most common cause of treatment resistant seizure with etiology of trauma, inflammatory processes, and recurrent seizures. It seems that recurrent generalized seizure by tramadol abuse is responsible for hippocampus atrophy, mesial temporal sclerosis, and complex partial seizures.
Keywords :
Complex Partial Seizure , Tramadol , Abuse , Hippocampus , Atrophy
Journal title :
Annals Of Military And Health Sciences Research
