Seizure

Epilepsy surgery is particularly effective in patients with type II focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), with a seizure freedom rate of up to 85% [1] that is probably due to an overlap between the anatomical lesion and the Epileptogenic Zone (EZ). In some cases, when the EZ is not properly identified, an invasive stereo-electro-encephalography (SEEG) may be required. During SEEG recordings, radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF-THC) can be performed since there is increasing evidence that it can be beneficial to treat focal epilepsy ...

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder in the UK with an estimated prevalence of between 0.7 and 0.8% [1,2]. The incidence is about 0.05% (50 per 1,000,000 population) per year [2] with incidence rates peaking in childhood and older age. Approximately 23% of people with epilepsy are women of child bearing age [3]. A population based study estimated that 0.33% of pregnancies involve active maternal epilepsy [4].

Compared to the general population, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience a disproportionate burden of illness, and are affected by twice the number of health issues [1–4]. Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in people with ID, with a reported prevalence of 22.2%, compared to 0.4% to 1% in the general population [2,5–10]. Epilepsy in people with ID can be more difficult to diagnose, more severe, and more difficult to treat than in the general population of people with ...

Compared to the general population, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience a disproportionate burden of illness, and are affected by twice the number of health issues [1–4]. Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in people with ID, with a reported prevalence of 22.2%, compared to 0.4% to 1% in the general population [2,5–10]. Epilepsy in people with ID can be more difficult to diagnose, more severe, and more difficult to treat than in the general population of people with ...

Seizure aggravation by antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is increasingly recognized as a common problem, particularly in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE). Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are one type of the main AEDs, especially in the treatment of status epilepticus. Paradoxical worsening of seizures associated with BZD is uncommon and most reports are among pediatric patients [1–3]. We report the case of an adult epilepsy patient with simple partial seizures that were aggravated or induced by BZDs.

Seizure aggravation by antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is increasingly recognized as a common problem, particularly in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE). Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are one type of the main AEDs, especially in the treatment of status epilepticus. Paradoxical worsening of seizures associated with BZD is uncommon and most reports are among pediatric patients [1–3]. We report the case of an adult epilepsy patient with simple partial seizures that were aggravated or induced by BZDs.

Epilepsy is an extremely widespread and serious neurological disease [1]. Psychiatric disorders have been observed in epilepsy patients, decreasing their quality of life and negatively affecting the course of illness [2]. Although comorbidities of psychiatric disorders are prevalent in epilepsy patients, quite often, this coexistence can be overlooked [1,2]. Studies in this field have demonstrated that depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia are the most common psychiatric disorders comorbid with epilepsy [3].

Epilepsy is an extremely widespread and serious neurological disease [1]. Psychiatric disorders have been observed in epilepsy patients, decreasing their quality of life and negatively affecting the course of illness [2]. Although comorbidities of psychiatric disorders are prevalent in epilepsy patients, quite often, this coexistence can be overlooked [1,2]. Studies in this field have demonstrated that depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia are the most common psychiatric disorders comorbid with epilepsy [3].

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are seizures that look like epileptic seizures but are not caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. The nature of the symptoms associated with PNES (seemingly neurological yet in fact psychogenic) requires the engagement of a multidisciplinary health team in order to achieve the proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Early correct diagnosis is often elusive taking an average of 7.2 years to be reached [1]. Iatrogenic complications may occur when the condition ...

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are seizures that look like epileptic seizures but are not caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. The nature of the symptoms associated with PNES (seemingly neurological yet in fact psychogenic) requires the engagement of a multidisciplinary health team in order to achieve the proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Early correct diagnosis is often elusive taking an average of 7.2 years to be reached [1]. Iatrogenic complications may occur when the condition ...