Full Description
Epilepsy is a common condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain cause seizures or fits. There are lots of possible symptoms of epileptic seizures, including uncontrollable shaking or loss of awareness of surroundings. There are many other disorders with symptoms that mimic those of epilepsy, thus accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of disorders that may mimic epilepsy.
Divided into 22 sections, each chapter covers a different epilepsy imitator presented as an analytical discourse. A number of case studies are also included.
The book concludes with discussion on the use of EEG (a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp) and its potential pitfalls.
Also included, is a chapter dedicated to Sir William Gowers, a British neurologist at the forefront of the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders (1845-1915).
The text is further enhanced by clinical images and figures.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to diagnosis of MIMICS of epilepsy
Covers many different imitators presented as analytical discourse
Includes discussion on use and potential pitfalls of diagnostic EEG
Features clinical images and figures as well as a selection of case studies
Contents
CHAPTER 1: Sir William Gowers (1845-1915) and the Borderland of Epilepsy: A Tribute
CHAPTER 2: Seizure Diagnosis and The Mimics - An Introduction
Commentary: A Note on Carotid Sinus Syncope
Commentary: Geriatric Seizure Mimics: How to Approach?
CHAPTER 3: Syncope and Anoxic Seizures: Neurological Perspectives and Evaluation
Commentary: Why Are Elderly People More Susceptible to Syncopal Attacks?
CHAPTER 4: Unusual Seizures - Which May Not Look Like Seizures
Commentary: A Note on Ecstatic and Orgasmic Seizures
CHAPTER 5: Mimics of Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
CHAPTER 6: Cerebrovascular Mimics of Epileptic Seizures
Commentary: The Three Musketeers: Great Mimickers of Epileptic Seizures
CHAPTER 7: Migraine and Epilepsy
CHAPTER 8: Sleep Disorders Mimicking Epileptic Seizures
Commentary: Utility of Sleep in Seizure Diagnosis
CHAPTER 9: Movement Disorders Mimics of Epileptic Seizures
Commentary: Epilepsy and Movement Disorders - The Other Side of the Coin and Beyond
Commentary: Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures and Psychogenic Movement Disorders - Are They Really Different?
CHAPTER 10: Endocrine and Metabolic Mimics of Epileptic Seizures
Commentary: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State for The Neurologist
Commentary: Hashimoto Encephalopathy - A Diagnosis Not to Be Missed
CHAPTER 11: Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
Commentary: A Note on The Psychopathology of Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures
Commentary: Psychogenic Seizures - Why Women?
Commentary: Spell Induction - Pros and Cons
Commentary: The Problem of Co-existing Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizures
CHAPTER 12: Hysteria: Changing Concepts on The Nature of the Beast - Through Centuries
CHAPTER 13: Psychiatric Mimics of Epileptic Seizures - Part 1: Episodic Dyscontrol Syndrome - The Concept
CHAPTER 14: Psychiatric Mimics of Epileptic Seizures - Part 2: Epilepsy, Rage, Tantrums and Violence
CHAPTER 15: Mimics of Epileptic Seizures in Pediatric Practice
Commentary: Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Epilepsy - Focus on Epilepsies in Children
Commentary: Benign Childhood Focal Epilepsies - Their Mimics and Differentials
Commentary: Head Drops in Children - Epileptic or Non-epileptic?
CHAPTER 16: Falls and Drop Attacks in the Elderly
Commentary: My Falls - An Introspection
Commentary: Drop Attacks in Children - Focus on Orthostasis
CHAPTER 17: Hyperventilation Syndrome
CHAPTER 18: Panic Disorders and Epilepsy
Commentary: POTS and Panic: How Are They Related and Mimic Epileptic Seizure - A Brief Note
Commentary: Ictal Fear (Panic)
CHAPTER 19: Epilepsy and Vertigo
CHAPTER 20: Visual Illusions and Hallucinations of Central Origin and their Differentials
CHAPTER 21: Seizures and Seizure Look Alikes in Multiple Sclerosis
CHAPTER 22: Utility and Pitfalls of VEEG in Diagnosis of Difficult and Unusual Epileptic Seizures
