13 What are complex partial seizures?
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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
13 What are complex partial seizures?
Complex-partial seizures (formerly psychomotor or temporal lobe
Epilepsy) are characterized by a complicated motor act involving
impaired consciousness. During the seizure the patient appears dazed
and confused. Purposeless behaviours such as random walking, mumbling,
head turning, or pulling at clothing may be observed. Usually, these
so-called "automatisms" cannot be recalled by the patient. In children
this seizure may consist of staring or lip-smacking, and therefore may
be confused with the absence seizure described below.
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