A 31-year-old member asked:
what are the tests for epilepsia partialis continua?
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Dr. Jonathan Dissin answered
Neurology 39 years experience
EEG and imaging: Epilepsia partialis continua (epc) is frequently seen in patients with an anatomical/pathological abnormality at or near the gray-white junction in the brain. An eeg would confirm the clinical diagnosis but MRI (preferably) would be needed to localize the lesion. Treatment of this type of epilepsy is difficult, frequently requiring multiple medications.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What is the treatment for epilepsia partialis continua?
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
Neurology 52 years experience
Abort the seizures: Typically these are intermittent partial focal seizures during recovery from status epilepticus, but such activity can occur with brain infections and even diffuse brain problems from toxins, poisons, and medication withdrawal. Intravenous anti-epileptic drugs are provided within a hospital setting, and treatment should be aggressive, as there is potential mortality if left alone.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Epilepsia partialis continua?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Epilepsia partialis: Epilepsia partialis continua (r Kozhevnikov's epilepsia) = condition in which focal seizures occur every few seconds or minutes. See: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Epilepsia-Partialis-Continua-EPC.aspx
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