Neurologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Seizure

AbstractPurpose of reviewThe goal of this paper is to review the pathophysiology and briefly discuss the management of acute symptomatic seizures secondary to various systemic conditions.Recent findingsSeizures are a common first neurological manifestation of systemic conditions and can assist in early recognition and diagnosis of these conditions. This paper reviews acute symptomatic seizures secondary to vascular disease, malignancy, underlying autoimmune etiologies, infection, toxic metabolic conditions, and nutritional causes.SummaryAcute symptomatic seizures and systemic conditions have a bidirectional relationship —worsening of one can negatively affect the other. Therefore, increased awareness, knowledge, and management of seizures related to various systemic disorders are paramount in improving the prognosis in these conditions.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research