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Late-Onset Generalized Myoclonic Seizure: Case Report
Most of the epileptic seizures that begin at an advanced age are focal onset seizures due to an underlying structural lesion. Generalized myoclonic seizures, usually seen in adolescence, are very rare in elderly patients without a history of epilepsy. In
Hülya ÖZKAN +4 more
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Nursing a Patient with Nonepileptic Seizures — Case Report
Introduction. Differentiation of epileptic seizures from psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) is problematic and leads to wrong diagnosis. It is estimated that among patients diagnosed with epilepsy, as many as 20–40% suffered from pseudo-epileptic ...
Piotr Wojda
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The relation of fibromyalgia and fibromyalgia symptoms to self-reported seizures.
ObjectiveSeveral epidemiological and clinical reports associate fibromyalgia (FM) with seizure disorders, and clinical studies associate FM diagnosis with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
Johannes J Rasker +4 more
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Patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) may exhibit similar clinical features to patients with epileptic seizures (ES). Misdiagnosis of PNES and ES can lead to inappropriate treatment and significant morbidity. This study investigates the
Wenjuan Xiong +4 more
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Discutir as crises ou os eventos paroxísticos que simulem crises epilépticas, enfatizando as diferenças semiológicas entre elas e as perspectivas terapêuticas. Realizamos uma revisão da literatura, selecionando artigos nas bases de dados Medline e Bireme,
Guilherme Nogueira Mendes de Oliveira +4 more
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The report addresses the causes and diagnostic problems of cryptogenic focal frontal epilepsy. A clinical case of a patient with cryptogenic focal frontal epilepsy is presented. In this patient, epileptic seizures have long been considered as psychogenic
N. V. Chebanenko +7 more
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Peri-Ictal Changes in Depression and Anxiety in Persons With Epileptic and Non-epileptic Seizures
ObjectiveWe tested the hypothesis that epileptic, but not non-epileptic, seizures would produce an improvement in comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms in the peri-ictal period, much like the antidepressant effects of electroconvulsive therapy ...
Jennifer Hopp +9 more
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Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures and psychosocial management: A narrative review
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure (PNES) is a common disorder that imitates epileptic seizures and has its etiological roots in psychological distress. Due to its “epileptic” similarity, it is often dealt with not only by mental health professionals but ...
Nisha Phakey +3 more
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The diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: A review
Diagnosing psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) is a clinical challenge. There is neither a standard in diagnosing PNES nor a comprehensive theoretical framework for this type of seizure. The diagnosis of PNES must be made by excluding epilepsy. However, epilepsy cannot always be determined and PNES and epileptic seizures may coexist.
Kuyk, J. +4 more
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Functional (psychogenic non-epileptic/dissociative) seizures: why and how? [PDF]
Functional seizures (FS) known also as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or dissociative seizures, present with ictal semiological manifestations, along with various comorbid neurological and psychological disorders.
Lafrance, Jr., W Curt +8 more
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