Seizure : the journal of the British Epilepsy Association
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Observational Study
Co-morbidities and outcome of childhood psychogenic non-epileptic seizures--an observational study.
To assess the psychiatric diagnoses and outcome in children with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). ⋯ Conversion disorder is a common diagnosis underlying psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Outcome was good in 76.5% children with PNES. A multidisciplinary approach is needed in the diagnosis and management of PNES.