Nonconvulsive status epilepticus as an unusual presentation of tuberculous meningoencephalitis: A case report

Abstract

Abstract We describe a 50‐year‐old woman who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, with acute alteration in mental status. EEG showed nonconvulsive status epilepticus features. Brain MRI revealed multiple ring‐enhancing lesions. She responded well to treatment for both status epilepticus and tuberculosis. Her level of consciousness improved and she became fully aware.

Keywords

• electroencephalography
• nonconvulsive status epilepticus
• seizure
• tuberculous meningitis