Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures versus Epileptic Seizures: An Unusual Case Report

Abstract

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures may closely resemble epileptic seizures. Video EEG is an important tool in the diagnostic work-up to differentiate between seizures of neurological origin and nonepileptic events mimicking seizures. This article will review the case of a 30-year-old female presenting with a new onset of possible seizure activity and her stay in the epilepsy monitoring unit.

Key words:

• Epilepsy
• psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)
• seizure
• semiology