Epilepsy, Partial, Sensory
| Definition: |
A disorder characterized by recurrent focal onset seizures which have sensory (i.e., olfactory, visual, tactile, gustatory, or auditory) manifestations. Partial seizures that feature alterations of consciousness are referred to as complex partial seizures (EPILEPSY, COMPLEX PARTIAL). |
| Also Called: |
Gustatory Partial Seizure,Olfactory Partial Seizure,Seizures, Simple Partial, Special Sensory Symptoms,Focal Sensory Seizure,Sensory Epilepsy,Vertiginous Partial Seizure,Visual Partial Seizure |
| Previously Indexed: |
Epilepsies, Partial (1977-1999),Epilepsy (1966-1976) |
Epilepsy, Partial, Sensory Definitions and Terms
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