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The theme of death in complex partial seizures.

D B Greenberg, F H Hochberg, G B Murray

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Patients experiencing complex partial seizures may develop a preoccupation with death, a symptom that can aid diagnosis even without visible seizure signs. Adjusting antiseizure medication is a key treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Epilepsy

    Background:

    • Complex partial seizures (CPS) can manifest with unusual phenomena.
    • Depersonalization is a recognized, though less common, symptom in neurological disorders.

    Observation:

    • Four patients with CPS presented with a recurring theme of death.
    • These episodes were associated with psychomotor seizures, visual hallucinations, and altered perceptions of time and reality.

    Findings:

    • The episodic sense of being dead or having an appointment with death can be a diagnostic clue for CPS.
    • This specific symptom presentation differs from other conditions like fear of death, steroid psychosis, near-death experiences, and Cotard's syndrome.

    Implications:

    • Recognizing this death preoccupation can improve the diagnosis of complex partial seizures.
    • Antiseizure medication adjustment is a crucial therapeutic strategy for managing these symptoms.

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