Unusual seizure evolution: Focal-general-focal-general

Christopher Smelick; Jeffrey W. Britton; William O. Tatum; Anteneh M. Feyissa

doi:10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.02.003

Unusual seizure evolution: Focal-general-focal-general

Christopher Smelick, Jeffrey W. Britton, William O. Tatum, Anteneh M. Feyissa

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Abstract

Seizure types have been described that do not conform to traditional classification schemes. We present another unusual type characterized by focal onset with secondary generalization, that is followed immediately by continued focal activity that generalizes again without an intervening break. Better understanding of these seizure types may allow improved targeted therapies and help shed light on the mechanistic underpinnings of epilepsy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	54-56
Number of pages	3
Journal	Epilepsy and Behavior Case Reports
Volume	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.02.003
State	Published - 2018

Keywords

Focal evolution
Focal-general-focal-general
Regeneralization
Secondary focal
Secondary focal evolution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neurology
Clinical Neurology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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