In a video-EEG monitoring, a focal and repeated epileptiform activity was found in the right temporal lobe region.Video-EEG monitoring showed absence of epileptiform activity before, during and after three episodes of paroxysmal events.
Evolution:The diagnosis of Adjustment disorder (309.24) and PNES (300.11) was made.Joint treatment and follow-up was agreed by neurology and psychiatry services. Treatment with sertraline 100mg/24h and bromazepam 1.5mg/12h was started.
Introduction:The use of corticosteroids is widespread in clinical practice; however, these drugs produce various side effects. Among which we must mention those that affect the central nervous system and more precisely its psychiatric manifestations, from anxiety or depression problems to more severe disorders, such as a psychotic episode (1-2).
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