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Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886 EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 51, No. 1, 2003, pp. 102-103
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Bioline Code: ni03030
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Neurology India, Vol. 51, No. 1, 2003, pp. 102-103
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Case Report - Three cases of recurrent epileptic seizures caused by Endosulfan
S. Kutluhan, G. Akhan, F. Gultekin, E. Kurdoglu
Abstract
To commit suicide, three young adults swallowed a relatively small amount of a widely used insecticide containing endosulfan. They developed recurrent epileptic seizures. After hospitalization they were treated and recovered without any sequel. These seizures were classified as acute symptomatic or provoked seizures. We suggest that if one faces acute repetitive seizures, especially in the rural areas, an intoxication such as endosulfan intoxication should be considered when the etiology is uncertain even in the absence of any signs of intoxication.
Keywords
Insecticide, Endosulfan, Provoked seizure, Acute symptomatic seizure
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