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KMID : 0359720110290020124
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Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2011 Volume.29 No. 2 p.124 ~ p.126
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Status Epilepticus in a Patient With Ginkgo Nuts Intoxication
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Seo Il-Kyo
Park Jong-Kyu
Choi Yun-Im
Kim Doh-Eui
Jeong Du-Shin
Park Hyung-Kook
Yang Kwang-Ik
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Ginkgo, Status epilepticus, Intoxication
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