Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure presenting as muscle rigidity and altered mental status in the post-operative patient: a case report

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2025

Publication Title

JCA Advances

Abstract

The triad of altered mental status, muscle rigidity and autonomic disturbances in the post-anesthesia recovery unit presents a unique differential but challenging diagnosis. In addition to this triad, our patient, who notably had a history of significant anxiety and depression, exhibited fluctuating symptomatology and asynchronous movements and was ultimately found to have a psychogenic non-epileptic seizure. While considering all potential life-threatening conditions, a patient's past medical history and subtle clinical signs may direct a physician toward the most likely diagnosis during similar presentations.

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

100093

Last Page

100093

DOI

10.1016/j.jcadva.2025.100093

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