Abstract
Psychogenic nonepileptic episodes (PNEEs) are characterized by involuntary episodic behavioral, sensory, motor, or psychic dyscontrol of psychological origin. Signs and symptoms of PNEE vary widely, and diagnosis based on semiology alone can be unreliable. Video electroencephalogram (EEG) is the gold standard for diagnosis of PNEE. Clinical features of the disease, course, and treatment options are discussed. There is a special emphasis on delivery of PNEE diagnosis, as patient reaction to diagnosis can moderate their prognosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Epilepsy |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 42-44 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118456989 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118456941 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 17 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Clinical features
- Diagnosis delivery
- Nonepileptic episodes
- Testing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine