Holmes, N.E., Iles, L.E., Danks, R.A. and Korman, T.M. (2010) Neurocysticercosis causing sudden death. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 31(2), pp. 117-119. (doi: 10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181cfc8a3)
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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.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Australia DEATH DISORDER Epilepsy MORBIDITY MORTALITY neurocysticercosis neurology pathology RISK-FACTORS Seizure SEIZURES SOLIUM CYSTICERCOSIS sudden death SUDDEN-DEATH SUDEP Taenia solium UNEXPECTED DEATH UNITED-STATES |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Authors: | Holmes, N.E., Iles, L.E., Danks, R.A., and Korman, T.M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences |
| Journal Name: | American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology |
| ISSN: | 0195-7910 |
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