ISSN:
1432-1459
Keywords:
Epilepsy
;
Hypomagnesaemia
;
Somatostatin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Clinical and experimental investigations have shown that magnesium depletion causes a marked irritability of the nervous system, eventually resulting in epileptic seizures. Although magnesium deficiency as a cause of epilepsy is uncommon, its recognition and correction may prove life-saving. Two case reports are presented which emphasize the importance of recognizing hypomagnesaemia in patients with acute intractable seizures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00319737
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