Abdominal epilepsy mimicking conversion disorder: a case report

Öztürk, Yusuf; Göl, Güler; Savcı, Uğur; Cansız, Mehmet Akif; Tufan, Ali Evren

doi:10.1080/24750573.2018.1430714

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“…Our patient has been diagnosed with dyspepsia. Öztürk, et al, reported a case of a 16-year old with abdominal epilepsy who was previously managed as conversion disorder [13]. Another child with abdominal epilepsy was misdiagnosed to have psychogenic pain [14].…”

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Abdominal Epilepsy in Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital

Jumawan¹,

Salise-Oncog²,

B.³

2020

Chinese J Med Res

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Abdominal epilepsy is an uncommon cause of recurrent vomiting in children and in adults. We report a case of an 8-year old girl who has had frequent admissions for recurrent vomiting accompanied by headache and odd behaviors. Her physical examination findings were normal. Hematologic, radiologic and ultrasound findings were normal. The electroencephalogram showed epileptiform discharges in frontocentral regions. She responded well to phenobarbital.

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Abdominal Epilepsy in Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital

Jumawan¹,

Salise-Oncog²,

B.³

2020

Chinese J Med Res

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“…She was initially misdiagnosed with generalized anxiety and conversion disorders. After a neurological examination and electroencephalography, showing temporal lobe involvement, the patient was treated with the diagnosis of abdominal epilepsy (7).…”

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Recurrent Abdominal Pain as a Manifestation of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Case Report

Mirzaee

Akbari

2019

Mod Care J

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Introduction: As a rare cause of abdominal pain, abdominal epilepsy is relatively common among children and very rare among adults. Its manifestations are mainly gastrointestinal. This report aimed to introduce a young girl with flank pain, nausea, and fever who was diagnosed with abdominal epilepsy. Case Presentation: The case was a nineteen-year-old girl who referred to hospital with flank pain, nausea, and fever. She was initially admitted to the infection disease service, diagnosed with pyelonephritis, and received antibiotics. Gastroenterology and neurology consultations were also requested due to respectively abdominal pain and long-term use of neuroleptics. Because of short-term abdominal pains which recurred every few days since twelve years ago and were occasionally associated with confusion, the diagnosis of abdominal epilepsy was considered in neurologic assessments. Further assessment through electroencephalography confirmed the diagnosis of abdominal epilepsy. Finally, treatment with anticonvulsants relieved abdominal pain and the patient was discharged. Conclusions: Local convulsion may occasionally be manifested by periodical recurrent abdominal pain. Thus, patients with vague recurrent abdominal pain should be assessed for abdominal epilepsy.

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“…Carbamazepine has been a cornerstone of therapy, demonstrating efficacy in symptom management and normalization of EEG findings. Recent reviews, advocate for the use of newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) with more favorable side effect profiles, enhancing patient outcomes in atypical epilepsy syndromes [20,21].…”

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Abdominal Epilepsy: A Rare Entity Revealed by a Depressive Syndrome

Karroumi,

Ennaciri,

Adali

et al. 2024

AJPN

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Introduction: Abdominal epilepsy is a rare neurological condition characterized by episodic abdominal pain, often accompanied by epileptic or gastrointestinal symptoms. It remains underdiagnosed due to its atypical presentation and the lack of awareness among healthcare professionals. Case report: The subject of this report is a 23-year-old male with a protracted history of episodic, severe abdominal pain. The pain episodes, characterized by their severity and abrupt onset, were frequently accompanied by vertigo and debilitating headaches, which significantly impacted his quality of life. Despite numerous consultations with various specialists, a definitive diagnosis remained elusive for many years. Discussion: A comprehensive literature review is conducted to gather data on the historical evolution, recent advancements, and management recommendations for abdominal epilepsy. Medical databases are consulted to identify relevant studies, clinical cases, and recent reviews in this field. The discussion explores the clinical implications of the results, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and managing abdominal epilepsy. Conclusion: Diagnostic challenges, therapeutic options, and future perspectives are discussed in detail, highlighting the need for increased awareness of this condition and further research to improve outcomes for patients. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can significantly enhance patient quality of life, underscoring the importance of education and research in this domain.

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Abdominal epilepsy mimicking conversion disorder: a case report

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Abdominal Epilepsy in Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital

Abdominal Epilepsy in Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital

Recurrent Abdominal Pain as a Manifestation of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Case Report

Abdominal Epilepsy: A Rare Entity Revealed by a Depressive Syndrome

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