Importance of Video-EEG Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy in a Psychiatric Patient
Author
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epilepsy is a chronic medical condition which is disabling to both patients and caregivers.
The differential diagnosis of epilepsy includes psychogenic nonepileptic spells or “pseudoseizures.” Epilepsy is due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, and pseudoseizure is a form of conversion disorder.
The brain waves remain normal in pseudoseizures.
The problem arises when a patient with significant psychiatric history presents with seizures.
Pseudoseizures become high on the differential diagnosis without extensive work up.
This is a case of woman with significant psychiatric issues which resulted in a delay in the diagnosis of epilepsy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kirmani, Batool F.. 2013. Importance of Video-EEG Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy in a Psychiatric Patient. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450614
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kirmani, Batool F.. Importance of Video-EEG Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy in a Psychiatric Patient. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450614
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kirmani, Batool F.. Importance of Video-EEG Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy in a Psychiatric Patient. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450614
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450614