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Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure in a Laboring Female: A Case Report.
Alexandria Sobczak1, Randy Felber1, Alyson Skelly1
1Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Cureus
|September 19, 2024
Summary
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are uncommon during labor but can mimic epileptic seizures. This case report highlights the importance of considering PNES in laboring females presenting with seizure-like activity.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are seizure-like events with motor and sensory impairments, often linked to psychiatric conditions.
- PNES are typically a diagnosis of exclusion and are rarely observed during pregnancy or labor.
- Absence seizures are characterized by staring episodes and can be mimicked by PNES.
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