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De novo psychogenic seizures after epilepsy surgery: case report

Authors :
Marilisa M. Guerreiro
Fernando Cendes
Donizete Cesar Honorato
Benito Pereira Damasceno
Carlos A. M. Guerreiro
Anna Elisa Scotoni
Andrea A. A. Leone
Florindo Stella
Maria Augusta Montenegro
Source :
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria. 58(2B)
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The occurrence of de novo psychogenic seizures after epilepsy surgery is rare, and is estimated in 1.8% to 3.6%. Seizures after epilepsy surgery should be carefully evaluated, and de novo psychogenic seizures should be considered especially when there is a change in the ictal semiology. We report a patient with de novo psychogenic seizures after anterior temporal lobe removal for refractory temporal lobe epilepsy. Once psychogenic seizures were diagnosed and psychiatric treatment was started, seizures stopped.

Details

ISSN :
0004282X
Volume :
58
Issue :
2B
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....1568e88365ae36824a559daeaa5f93ed