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simple partial seizure

Clinical manifestations: 1) little impairment of consciousness - patient generally remains alert 2) single neurologic modality affected - sensory, motor, olfactory, visual, gustatory 2) motor: small region of body, jacksonian, adversive, aphasia 3) sensory: any of the 5 senses 4) autonomic: cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary Management: - agents of choice a) carbamazepine (Tegretol) b) phenytoin (Dilantin)

General

partial seizure; focal seizure

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1034-35
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 14, 16, 17, 19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2006, 2012, 2015, 2021