Status Epilepticus in a Patient With Ginkgo Nuts Intoxication
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 124-126, 2011.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Ginkgo nuts have been eaten as oriental medicine and food since ancient times in Korea. However, the potential toxicity of the ginkgo nuts is not well-known. It has been reported that 4-O-methoxypyridoxine in ginkgo nuts causes generalized seizures but no status epilepticus. This report describes a 58-year-old male presented with status epilepticus after overconsumption of ginkgo nuts. After treatment with anticonvulsants and pyridoxine, symptoms were resolved. The toxicity of ginkgo nuts should be considered as a cause of status epilepticus.
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Main subject:
Pyridoxine
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Seizures
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Status Epilepticus
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Ginkgo biloba
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Korea
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Medicine, East Asian Traditional
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Anticonvulsants
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Nuts
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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