Pseudoseizures and other nonepileptic paroxysmal disorders in children and adolescents

This review highlights our understanding of episodic phenomena in children and adolescents that resemble epileptic seizures. Although the initial focus is on psychogenically determined nonepileptic seizures (NES; pseudoseizures), other forms of conversion symptoms are also discussed. We subsequently examine the diverse nonpsychogenic, nonepileptic paroxysmal disorders that may be encountered in this age group.