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Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Resulting from Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
- Matthew J. Olnes, MD, PhD;
- Amit Golding, MD, PhD; and
- Peter W. Kaplan, MB, FRCP
- From Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21224.
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Background: Nonconvulsive status epilepticus is rare but is a treatable cause of impaired consciousness. It can be precipitated by several toxic, metabolic, and epileptic triggers. Benzodiazepine withdrawal, known to precipitate seizures, rarely precipitates nonconvulsive status epilepticus. We describe a patient with nonconvulsive …
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