A Rare Case of Diencephalic Seizures Secondary to Hemorrhagic Stroke.

ABSTRACT

Diencephalic seizure or sympathetic storm is a rare condition characterized by paroxysmal episodes of acute increase in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature and diaphoresis with extensor posturing that can occur, following brain injury. Here we report a case of a 45-year-old male with hemorrhagic stroke who had symptoms of diencephalic seizure during his hospital stay.