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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2022; 10(31): 11542-11548
Published online Nov 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i31.11542
Published online Nov 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i31.11542
Aortic dissection with epileptic seizure: A case report
Bo Zheng, Zhao Chen, Jian Wang, Gang-Feng Gu, Xiao-Jing Luo, Department of Neurology, Yaan People’s Hospital, Yaan 625000, Sichuan Province, China
Xue-Qiong Huang, Department of Oncology, Yaan People’s Hospital, Yaan 625000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zheng B, Huang XQ, Wang J, and Gu GF reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Chen Z analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Luo XJ was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Department , No. 2019ZYZF0063, and No. 2020YJ0497; the Sichuan Medical Association , No. Q21049 ; and the Key Technology Plan of Yaan City , No. 21KJH0006 .
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Corresponding author: Jian Wang, MD, Doctor, Department of Neurology, Yaan People’s Hospital, No. 358 Chenghou Road, Yaan 625000, Sichuan Province, China.
Received: June 2, 2022
Peer-review started: June 2, 2022
First decision: August 22, 2022
Revised: August 30, 2022
Accepted: October 9, 2022
Article in press: October 9, 2022
Published online: November 6, 2022
Processing time: 146 Days and 15.2 Hours
Peer-review started: June 2, 2022
First decision: August 22, 2022
Revised: August 30, 2022
Accepted: October 9, 2022
Article in press: October 9, 2022
Published online: November 6, 2022
Processing time: 146 Days and 15.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The clinical manifestations of aortic dissection (AoD) are diverse. AoD with epileptic seizure as the first symptom is rare. Measuring blood pressure and image analysis are important to diagnose. In conclusion, it is important to consider AoD when diagnosing epileptic seizure, and surgical treatment is an important option under the right conditions.