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Review
. 2017 Jun;38(6):935-940.
doi: 10.1007/s10072-017-2887-8. Epub 2017 Mar 8.

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a concise review

Ali A Asadi-Pooya  1   2
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Review

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a concise review

Ali A Asadi-Pooya. Neurol Sci. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are commonly diagnosed and treated at epilepsy centers; however, their neurobiology is still poorly understood. Diagnosis relies on a multidisciplinary evaluation and is usually based on different combinations of data. They are diagnosed most reliably by recording a seizure while under video-EEG monitoring. Treatment includes multiple phases. Fewer than 40% of adults with PNES are expected to become seizure-free within 5 years after diagnosis. This article presents a concise review of the current literature about the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of PNES.

Keywords: Definition; Epidemiology; Prognosis; Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures; Treatment.

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