Author/Authors :
Tiras, Raziye Haseki Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Neurology, Turkey , Mutlu, Aytul Haseki Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Neurology, Turkey , Ozben, Serkan Haseki Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Neurology, Turkey , Aydemir, Tuba Haseki Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Neurology, Turkey , Ozer, Feriha Outpatient Clinic - Department of Neurology and Movement Disorders, Turkey
Abstract :
We report an uncommon case of 53-year-old female patient with partial seizure induced by forced voluntary eye closure due to non-ketotic hyperglycemia. The initial laboratory tests showed an elevated blood glucose level of 550 mg/dL but no evidence of ketosis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging was normal. When the blood glucose levels decreased slowly to about 150 mg/dL in five days, the seizures ended completely. No anticonvulsants were used. Since seizures are generally refractory to antiepileptic medication, control of blood glucose is essential
