Psychogenic status epilepticus induced by a provocative technique.
We report a patient who developed sustained psychogenic seizures after undergoing a provocative technique (PT) for the diagnosis of psychogenic seizures. Because patients are at risk for severe agitation with PT, these diagnostic maneuvers should be used selectively, and the clinician should be prepared to deal with this complication.
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Department of Neurology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, USA.
Zimmerman
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D000328:Adult; D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D013686:Telemetry
D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002998:Clonazepam; D006220:Haloperidol