Presentation
Known Lennox-Gastaut syndrome since adolescence. Vagus nerve stimulation treatment for decades. Newly onset status epilepticus.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome






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Note marked ventriculomegaly especially compared to age (see e.g. bilateral temporal horns). Moderate cerebellar atrophy (increased CSF spaces in between folia) is also apparent.
Status post intubation, nasopharyngeal airway tube in situ.
Case Discussion
The cause of the status epilepticus was found to be the completely discharged battery of the vagus nerve stimulation device.