Sudden unexpected death in post-traumatic convulsions: An historical case report from the late 18th century - 19/09/25
Highlights |
• | Epilepsy is a condition that has been known since ancient times. |
• | Deaths following a post-traumatic seizure were already well documented in the 18th century. |
• | However, in the historical case presented here, the autopsy did not reveal any particular cerebral abnormalities, unlike the cases previously described. |
• | This gave us the opportunity to review the sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) concept. |
Keywords : Epiplepsy, Head injuries, Death, History of medicine
Vol 71 - N° 6
Article 101724- novembre 2025 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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