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World J Nephrol. Jun 30, 2020; 9(1): 1-8
Published online Jun 30, 2020. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v9.i1.1
Published online Jun 30, 2020. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v9.i1.1
Table 1 Causes of seizures in renal transplant
| Encephalopathy |
| Uraemic encephalopathy |
| Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome |
| Aluminium encephalopathy |
| Reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome |
| Metabolic derangement |
| Hyponatremia |
| Hypocalcemia |
| Hypomagnesemia |
| Immunosuppression neurotoxicity |
| Tacrolimus (FK-506) |
| Cyclosporin |
| High dose corticosteroids |
| CNS infections |
| Meningitis |
| Encephalitis |
| Abscess |
| Drug toxicity |
| Quinolone antibiotics (e.g., Ciprofloxacin) |
| Beta Lactams (e.g., Penicillin, Mezlocillin, Cephalosporins) |
| Antidepressants |
| Bupropion HCL |
| Cerebrovascular disease |
| Subdural haematoma |
| Cerebral infarct |
| Intracerebral haemorrhage |
| Co-existing epilepsy |
| Primary CNS lymphoma |
| Action myoclonus – renal failure syndrome |
- Citation: Sawhney H, Gill SS. Renal transplant recipient seizure practical management. World J Nephrol 2020; 9(1): 1-8
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v9/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v9.i1.1