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The Differential Diagnosis of Epilepsy: A Critical Review - 2009

The Differential Diagnosis Of Epilepsy: A Critical Review

Research Area:  Machine Learning

Abstract:

The wrong diagnosis of epilepsy is common. At referral epilepsy centers, psychogenic non-epileptic attacks are by far the most common condition found to have been misdiagnosed as epilepsy, with an average delay of 7–10 years. There are many “red flags” that can raise the suspicion of psychogenic non-epileptic attacks. Syncope is the second most common condition misdiagnosed as epilepsy, and it is probably more common in outpatient populations. Other conditions more rarely misdiagnosed as epilepsy include hypoglycemia, panic attacks, paroxysmal movement disorders, paroxysmal sleep disorders, TIAs, migraines, and TGA. Conditions specific to children include nonepileptic staring spells, breath-holding spells, and shudder attacks. At all ages, the over-interpretation of EEGs plays an important part in the misdiagnosis of epilepsy.

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Author(s) Name:  S.Benbadis

Journal name:  Epilepsy & Behavior

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Publisher name:  Elsevier

DOI:  10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.02.024

Volume Information:  Volume 15, Issue 1, May 2009, Pages 15-21