Semiologic classification of psychogenic non epileptic seizures (PNES) based on video EEG analysis: Do we need new classification systems?

Semiologic classification of psychogenic non epileptic seizures (PNES) based on video EEG analysis: Do we need new classification systems?

PURPOSE Different studies have described useful signs to diagnose psychogenic non-epileptic seizure (PNES). A few authors have tried to describe the semiologic groups among PNES patients; each group consisting of combination of features. But there is no uniformity of nomenclature among these studies. Our aim was to find out whether the objective classification system proposed by Hubsch et al. w...

Semiologic analysis and classification of childhood psychogenic non-epileptic seizures based on Video-EEG monitoring data

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) need to be differentiated from epileptic seizures as the management varies for both. Presence of tongue biting, falling and urinary incontinence favors a diagnosis of epileptic seizures. We report two children with features suggestive of epileptic seizures that were eventually diagnosed as PNES with the help of video-EEG monitoring.

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: can we make a positive diagnosis?

Many disorders other than epilepsy are characterized by paroxysmal events. Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (NES) form one differential diagnostic group which mimic epileptic phenomena and are caused by various psychic disorders. The diagnosis of NES is mostly based on the exclusion of epilepsy. We review the histories of six patients, who were hospitalized in an epilepsy unit and were diagno...

Life after being diagnosed with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES): A South African perspective

PURPOSE The aim of the study was to explore the life experiences of South Africans who have been diagnosed as having PNES, with a focus on the aspects of the challenges which these individuals face, as well as the resources and coping strategies which are either made available to them or used by them in order to cope with PNES. METHODS Ten semi-structured interviews were analysed by means of ...