Case report on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A series of unfortunate events

Abstract

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, also called Functional Seizures, are a highly disabling form of Functional Neurological Disorder. The diagnosis of PNES could be missed in clinical scenarios where patients exhibit concurrent musculoskeletal/neurological findings. Characterization of convulsions and judicious use of diagnostics are equally valuable in establishing the diagnosis.

Neurological and Psychiatric Overlap in an Atypical Presentation of Epilepsy

“…Gait disturbances are also seen in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures [8]. Gait disturbance and seizures have been seen in genetic syndromes like Dravet syndrome [9] and Angelman syndrome [10].…”