A case of localization-related epilepsies suspected of panic disorder.
Some localization-related epilepsies have autonomic symptoms as well as psychic symptoms. As these symptoms are similar to those of panic disorder, it is important to discriminate between the two disorders. In such cases, VTR-polygraphic examination is necessary for the correct diagnosis.
Hikiami
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Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Faculty of Medicine, Japan.
Kim
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Kurata
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Kurachi
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D000679:Amygdala / Q000503:physiopathology; D001143:Arousal / Q000502:physiology*; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D001931:Brain Mapping; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology; D004292:Dominance, Cerebral / Q000502:physiology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006624:Hippocampus / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*