Fortschritte der Neurologie, Psychiatrie, und ihrer Grenzgebiete
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Paroxysmal symptoms of frequent recurrence and short duration occurring mostly unilaterally and without loss of consciousness have been described under a vast variety of headings. Brain stem origin of these symptoms was presumed. Electroencephalographic recordings usually did not show any paroxysmal discharges. 328 patients were found in the available literature including 9 patients of ours. ⋯ In one case cerebral atrophy was found. All types of seizures respond very well to antiepileptic drugs. The prognosis is favourable with the cryptogenic type and unfavourable with the symptomatic variety depending on the underlying disease.