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E Lahat

Publications and source records attributed to E Lahat.

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PubMed1980

Multiple meningiomas in separate neuroaxial compartments in a child.

A case of a child with multiple meningiomas in separated neuroaxial compartments is reported. The first tumor was in the frontal region and was removed surgically when first diagnosed 8 years prior to the appearance of the other tumor. The second tumor was located in the foramen magnum region, and reached considerable dimensions before becoming symptomatic and giving signs of brain stem compression as evidenced by progressive spastic tetraparesis and respiratory disturbances, without hydrocephalus. The diagnosis was confirmed by a low CT scan section, the tumor was successfully removed with the aid of the microscope and the patient made a good recovery.

Adolescent↗
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Mild form of acute herpes simplex encephalitis in childhood.

We describe two patients, aged 3.5 years and 15 years, with a mild form of herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE). The disease was characterized by convulsions and lymphocytic pleocytosis in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Involvement of herpes simplex virus (HSV) was established by antibody measurements in serum and CSF. Recovery was complete with no antiviral drug administration. It appears that scrutinized serological work-up would widen our concept of mild forms of HSE, with a better prognosis and complete recovery.

Acute Disease↗
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Midazolam in treatment of epileptic seizures.

Midazolam (Versed), the first water-soluble benzodiazepine, has had widespread acceptance as a parenteral anxiolitic agent. Its antiepileptic properties were studied in adult patients with good results. Midazolam was administered intramuscularly to 48 children, ages 4 months to 14 years, with 69 epileptic episodes of various types. In all but 5 epileptic episodes, seizures stopped 1-10 min after injection. These results suggest that midazolam administered intramuscularly may be useful in a variety of epileptic seizures during childhood, specifically when attempts to introduce an intravenous line in convulsing children are unsuccessful.

Adolescent↗