Imitators of epilepsy / edited by Peter W. Kaplan, Robert S. Fisher.

• Author: ProQuest (Firm)
• TeilnehmendeR: Kaplan, Peter W., 1951-; Fisher, Robert S. 1949-; ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: xv, 296 p. :; ill.
• Other title: Approach to the diagnosis of possible seizure /; Electroencephalography in the diagnosis of nonepileptic and epileptic conditions /; Anatomical-clinical localization of ictal behavior /; Curious epileptic seizures that don't resemble seizures /; Convulsive nonepileptic seizures /; The role of serum prolactin in seizure diagnosis /; Nonepileptic spells in neonates and infants /; Nonepileptic seizures and similar phenomena in children and adolescents /; Paroxysmal disturbances resembling seizures in the elderly /; Migraine and epilepsy /; Strange tastes, smells, sounds, visions and feelings: nonepileptic events that mimic simple partial seizures /; Dizziness or vestibular problems resembling seizures /; Movement disorders that imitate epilepsy /; Hyperekplexia and other disorders of startle: differential diagnosis with epilepsy /; Encephalopathy as a mimic of seizures /; Neuroendocrine, metabolic, and toxic imitators of epilepsy /; Parasomnias, sleep disorders, and narcolepsy--sleep-time imitators of epilepsy /; Cerebrovascular imitators of epilepsy /; Hyperventilation syndrome /; Psychiatric aspects of nonepileptic seizures: psychogenic NES /; Coexisting epilepsy and nonepileptic seizures /; Panic attacks and panic disorders: the great imitators /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 1888799838 (hardcover : alk. paper)
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Peter W. Kaplan, Robert S. Fisher.