[Comatose state caused by seizure-free status epilepticus in postoperative period].

We present a rare clinical observation of progressive development of neurological symptoms up to comatose state in a child with extra-intraventricular craniopharyngioma in delayed postoperative period due to seizure-free status epilepticus which was diagnosed only by EEG-monitoring. Concerning this case report, we discuss genesis of seizure-free status epilepticus and its possible role in development of severe condition in patients with different kinds of neurosurgical pathology in postoperative period.