Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: What a Neurologist Should Know
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Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: What a Neurologist Should Know
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are episodes of movement, sensation or behavior changes similar to epileptic seizures but without neurological origin. They are somatic manifestations of psychological distress. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the practical aspects of this, most often misdiagnosed disorder, which will be of clinical relevance to all practi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Health
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1949-4998,1949-5005
DOI: 10.4236/health.2014.616241