Partial motor status epilepticus as a clinical manifestation of carotid stenosis

Limb shaking is often confused with focal motor seizures. Distinguishing between both is crucial, because LS may represent an indicator of severe carotid occlusive disease and patients are at high risk of stroke.

We report the case of a patient with occlusive carotid stenosis without definite stroke who develops partial motor status epilepticus. Clinical, neuroimaging and electroencephalographic findings are provided.

We conclude that focal motor seizures should be distinguished from limb shaking based on clinical and electroencephalographic findings.

Author: Renee RibacobaManuel Menendez-GonzalezSergio CallejaJavier Salas-PuigVanessa de la Vega
Credits/Source: International Archives of Medicine 2010, 3:18

Published on: 2010-09-06

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