Abstract
We present a case of mild typical absences (phantom absences) culminating in absence status and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The patient has recorded his experience during an episode of absence status and provides a rare insight into a mind temporarily clouded by whirling thoughts and muffled responses. This case is important as it demonstrates the pitfalls which may hinder the diagnosis of this unusual condition.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Awareness / physiology
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Cerebral Cortex / physiopathology
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Consciousness Disorders / diagnosis
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Consciousness Disorders / physiopathology
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Consciousness Disorders / psychology
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Dominance, Cerebral / physiology
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Electroencephalography*
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Epilepsy, Absence / diagnosis
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Epilepsy, Absence / physiopathology*
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Epilepsy, Absence / psychology
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Epilepsy, Complex Partial / diagnosis
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Epilepsy, Complex Partial / physiopathology
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Epilepsy, Complex Partial / psychology
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Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / diagnosis
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Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / physiopathology*
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Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / psychology
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Evoked Potentials
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Humans
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Male
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Sick Role
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Status Epilepticus / diagnosis
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Status Epilepticus / physiopathology*
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Status Epilepticus / psychology