Complex partial epilepsy
Complex partial epilepsy
Definition
A disorder characterized by recurrent partial seizures marked by impairment of cognition. During the seizure the individual may experience a wide variety of psychic phenomenon including formed hallucinations, illusions, deja vu, intense emotional feelings, confusion, and spatial disorientation. Focal motor activity, sensory alterations and automatism may also occur. Complex partial seizures often originate from foci in one or both temporal lobes. The etiology may be idiopathic (cryptogenic partial complex epilepsy) or occur as a secondary manifestation of a focal cortical lesion (symptomatic partial complex epilepsy). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp317-8)
Also identified as
- DOID 12382 per MONDO
- ICD9 345.40 per MONDO
- MESH D017029 per MONDO
- SCTID 407675009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0085417 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Felbamate | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Valproic acid | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |