• Title of article

    Forced eye closure-induced reflex seizure and non-ketotic hyperglycemia

  • 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

  • From page
    313
  • To page
    315
  • 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
  • Journal title
    Annals of Saudi Medicine
  • Journal title
    Annals of Saudi Medicine
  • Record number

    2670235