神经囊尾蚴病导致猝死。

Neurocysticercosis causing sudden death.

作者信息

Holmes Natasha E, Iles Linda E, Danks R Andrew, Korman Tony M

机构信息

Department of Infectious Diseases, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.

出版信息

Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2010 Jun;31(2):117-9. doi: 10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181cfc8a3.

DOI:10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181cfc8a3

PMID:20139756

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis causes significant morbidity due to neurologic manifestations including seizures. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is responsible for mortality associated with seizure disorders. This case highlights death from neurocysticercosis and possible SUDEP in a nonendemic country.

摘要

神经囊尾蚴病因包括癫痫发作在内的神经系统表现而导致显著的发病率。癫痫猝死（SUDEP）是癫痫相关死亡的原因。该病例凸显了在非流行国家因神经囊尾蚴病导致的死亡以及可能的SUDEP。