ABSTRACT
Pseudoseizures are a relatively complex problem of unknown aetiology and prognosis. They can at times resemble genuine seizure attacks but they have no abnormal electroencephalograpic (EEG) activity. Understanding the patient's unique psychological background appears to be fundamental in managing seizure frequency. Pseudoseizures can be disruptive to a person's lifestyle, limiting their ability to function and progress in society, particularly when it comes to employment or social interaction. The case discussed involves a 59-year-old man who presents with what is believed to be seizure-related activity but through the course of clinical evaluation, this turned out to be pseudoseizures.
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Psychophysiologic Disorders/diagnosis , Seizures/psychology , Electroencephalography , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Seizures/diagnosisABSTRACT
Pseudoseizures are a relatively complex problem of unknown aetiology and prognosis. They can at times resemble genuine seizure attacks but they have no abnormal electroencephalograpic (EEG) activity. Understanding the patient's unique psychological background appears to be fundamental in managing seizure frequency. Pseudoseizures can be disruptive to a person's lifestyle, limiting their ability to function and progress in society, particularly when it comes to employment or social interaction. The case discussed involves a 59-year old man who presents with what is believed to be seizure-related activity but through the course of clinical evaluation, this turned out to be pseudoseizures.
Los pseudo-ataques de epilepsia son un problema relativamente complejo de etiologia y prognosis desconocidas. En ciertos momentos pueden parecer genuinos ataques epilépticos, pero no muestran actividad electroencefalográfica (EEG) anormal alguna. Entender el especial trasfondo psicológico del paciente parece ser fundamental a la hora de manejar la frecuencia de los ataques. Los pseudoataques pueden tener un efecto disociador en el estilo de vida de una persona, limitando su habilidad para funcionar y progresar socialmente, en particular cuando se trata de empleos o interacción social. El caso que se analiza corresponde a un hombre de 59 anos de edad que acude con lo que se cree que es una actividad relacionada con un ataque epiléptico, pero en el curso de la evaluación clinica, resultó ser una pseudoepilepsis.
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Psychophysiologic Disorders/diagnosis , Seizures/psychology , Electroencephalography , Seizures/diagnosisABSTRACT
A study of cattle ticks (Ixodoidea) in 2 locations in Paraguay showed Boophilus microplus to be the most prevalent. Seasonal infestation rates were studied over a year as also was the effect of acaricide treatment on weight gain, which proved to be insignificant.