Psychogenic seizures

Epilepsia. 1986:27 Suppl 2:S124-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1986.tb05736.x.

Abstract

Psychogenic seizures occur in a heterogeneous population and are varied in their expression and etiology. Patients with psychogenic seizures form a significant percentage of patients presenting with "epilepsy"--especially the group intractable to treatment. Intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring of ictal events and the classification of patients into clinically useful subgroups are important tools in approaching this disorder.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior
  • Epilepsy / classification
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy / psychology*
  • Humans