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A Case of Localization‐Related Epilepsies Suspected of Panic Disorder
Author(s) -
Hikiami Junichi,
Kim Youngdo,
Kurata Kouichi,
Kurachi Masayoshi
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
psychiatry and clinical neurosciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.609
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1440-1819
pISSN - 1323-1316
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1819.1991.tb02494.x
Subject(s) - panic disorder , panic , psychiatry , psychology , seizure disorders , epilepsy , medicine , anxiety
Some localization‐related epilepsies have autonomic symptoms as well as psychic symptoms. As these symptoms are similar to those of panic disorder, it is important to discriminate between the two disorders. In such cases, VTR‐polygraphic examination is necessary for the correct diagnosis.