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Epilepsy and hysteria.

Authors :
Fenton, G. W.
Source :
British Journal of Psychiatry; Jul86, Vol. 149, p28-37, 10p
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

The article presents a study on the characteristics of hysteroepilepsy. The term implies brain mechanisms in common between epilepsy and hysteria wherein no such direct link between these two conditions exists. However, there are a number of indirect associations between epilepsy and hysteria that could lead to confusion in the differential diagnosis and management of the patient. Hysterical psuedoseizures are attacks are attacks of sudden unconsciousness, usually associated with dramatic motor manifestations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071250
Volume :
149
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24793793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.149.1.28