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ArticleCureus2021

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy-Induced Seizure in an 11-Year-Old Female.

Krunal Pandav, Angela Ishak, Farah Chohan, Omoyeme Edaki, Jonathan Quinonez, Samir Ruxmohan

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Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Krunal PandavDivision of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.
Angela IshakDivision of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.
Farah ChohanDivision of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Health System, South Miami, USA.
Omoyeme EdakiDivision of Research & Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.
Jonathan QuinonezOsteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.
Samir RuxmohanNeurology, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) typically manifests in the neonatal period. The degree of hypoxia following intrapartum asphyxia determines the structural changes in the brain, which can cause functional deficits in the affected child leading to developmental deficits and recurrent seizures. Management requires physical therapy, occupational therapy, and anti-seizure medications. We present a rare case of an 11-year-old female with a past medical history of epilepsy and cerebral atrophy secondary to hypoxic injury at birth. The patient presented to the hospital following a witnessed seizure and loss of consciousness for one hour. Given the past medical history and clinical findings, it was determined that a mild-to-moderate encephalopathic process resulted in a lower seizure threshold. HIE can manifest beyond the neonate years mainly due to the structural changes within the brain. Therefore, it is essential to understand aspects of HIE beyond the neonate years to manage this condition for a better patient outcome.

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brainbrain hypoxiaencephalopathyhypoxiaischemiaseizure

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PMID34447644
PMCPMC8382482

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