The Role of Semiology in Localizing the Epileptogenic Zone: Hypermotor Seizures and Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
摘要
In epilepsy, semiology is the analysis of the different symptoms and signs of seizures. Despite the tremendous advancements in neurophysiology and imaging, semiology as a clinical tool remains the cornerstone of any evaluation for a patient presenting with paroxysmal spells. This is highlighted by the fact that epilepsy is a clinical diagnosis based on the occurrence of seizures with ancillary testing used to support and not replace the semiological analysis. Furthermore, semiology plays a big role in distinguishing epileptic seizures from nonepileptic spells. In this chapter we present a case of a patient who had both epileptic and nonepileptic seizures with overlapping features. We discuss how semiology can help the clinician distinguish between those entities and subsequently lead the clinical management.