Focal seizures

Focal seizures

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Focal seizures (also called partial seizures) are seizures which affect only a small part of the brain, and are split into two main categories; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures

A simple partial seizure will often be a precursor to a larger seizure such as a complex partial seizure, or a tonic-clonic seizure. When this is the case, the simple partial seizure is usually called an aura.

Focal seizures are common in temporal lobe epilepsy.

ee also

* Temporal lobe epilepsy
* Simple partial seizure
* Complex partial seizure
* God helmet

External links

* [http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000697.htm University of Maryland Medical Center]


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