Title of article :
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures; a Narrative Review
Author/Authors :
Jafari, Ameneh Proteomics Research Center - School of Allied Medical Sciences - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rezaei Tavirani, Mostafa Proteomics Research Center - School of Allied Medical Sciences - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Parvareshi Hamrah, Mohsen Proteomics Research Center - School of Allied Medical Sciences - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Ahmadi Karvigh, Sanaz Department of Neurology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Bashi Zadeh Fakhar, Haniyeh Department of laboratory science - islamic azad university, chalous
Abstract :
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are paroxysmal changes that mimic epileptic seizures, so oftenmisdiagnosed
and treated for epilepsy. PNES are considered a psychiatric illness, personality pathology, and experiential
and behavioral manifestation of depression. Despite studies over the past two decades, the pathological
mechanisms of this disorder are unclear. In this paper, we critically review the current literature about the definition,
epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, related genes, and biomarkers of PNES and provide suggestions for
future research. Further studies are needed for more information and knowledge on PNES to determine the
appropriate psychotherapies and development of clear treatment guidelines.
Keywords :
Seizures , Epilepsy , Psychogenic , Biomarkers , Conversion disorder
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
