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Published in: Neurological Sciences 6/2017

01-06-2017 | Review Article

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a concise review

Author: Ali A. Asadi-Pooya

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 6/2017

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Abstract

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are commonly diagnosed and treated at epilepsy centers; however, their neurobiology is still poorly understood. Diagnosis relies on a multidisciplinary evaluation and is usually based on different combinations of data. They are diagnosed most reliably by recording a seizure while under video-EEG monitoring. Treatment includes multiple phases. Fewer than 40% of adults with PNES are expected to become seizure-free within 5 years after diagnosis. This article presents a concise review of the current literature about the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of PNES.
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Metadata
Title
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a concise review
Author
Ali A. Asadi-Pooya
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Neurological Sciences / Issue 6/2017
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-017-2887-8

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