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A rare complication of epileptic seizure: Two cases of neurogenic pulmonary edema

Volume: 64 Number: 1 March 12, 2025
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A rare complication of epileptic seizure: Two cases of neurogenic pulmonary edema

Abstract

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is a form of alveolar edema that results from an increased adrenergic response secondary to central nervous system injury. It is characterized by elevated catecholamine levels and increased pulmonary hydrostatic pressure. The causes of neurogenic pulmonary edema include traumatic brain injury, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, acute hydrocephalus, meningitis, drug overdose, and epilepsy. Non-specific symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, and pink frothy sputum may occur due to pulmonary edema. We present two cases of patients, aged 43 and 32, both diagnosed with epilepsy, who presented to the emergency department with respiratory complaints following epileptic seizures. Diagnostic evaluations confirmed neurogenic pulmonary edema, and clinical improvement was observed following symptomatic treatment.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Chest Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

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Publication Date

March 12, 2025

Submission Date

November 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 16, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 64 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.19161/etd.1585213

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA55AL48UE

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1.Uğur Fidan, Deniz Kızılırmak, Aylin Aydilek Yılmaz, Zeynep Yılmaz Kaya, Müge Gencer Tuluy, Yavuz Havlucu. A rare complication of epileptic seizure: Two cases of neurogenic pulmonary edema. EJM. 2025 Mar. 1;64(1):173-6. doi:10.19161/etd.1585213

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