Epilepsy, Complex Partial

Synonyms

Complex Partial Epilepsy

Complex Partial Seizure Disorder

Cryptogenic Partial Complex Epilepsy

Disorder, Complex Partial Seizures

Epilepsy, Cryptogenic, Partial Complex

Epilepsy, Psychic Equivalent

Epilepsy, Psychomotor

Epilepsy, Symptomatic, Partial Complex

Partial Complex Epilepsy, Cryptogenic

Partial Complex Epilepsy, Symptomatic

Partial Epilepsy, Complex

Psychic Equivalent Epilepsy

Psychomotor Epilepsy

Seizure Disorder, Complex Partial

Symptomatic Partial Complex Epilepsy

A disorder characterized by recurrent partial seizures marked by impairment of cognition. During the seizure the individual may experience a wide variety of psychic phenomenon including formed hallucinations, illusions, deja vu, intense emotional feelings, confusion, and spatial disorientation. Focal motor activity, sensory alterations and AUTOMATISM may also occur. Complex partial seizures often originate from foci in one or both temporal lobes. The etiology may be idiopathic (cryptogenic partial complex epilepsy) or occur as a secondary manifestation of a focal cortical lesion (symptomatic partial complex epilepsy). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp317-8)