Podiatric implications of psychogenic seizures

Ward, P.E.; McCarthy, D.J.; Nyman, G.W.; Ward, P.E; McCarthy, D.J; Nyman, G.W

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Podiatric implications of psychogenic seizures

Ward, P.E.; McCarthy, D.J.; Nyman, G.W.

Journal of Foot Surgery 27(3): 222-225

1988

ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544

PMID: 3403924

Document Number: 305775

Psychogenic seizures can mimic epileptic conditions and are often difficult to diagnose. The present study reviews one such unusual occurrence in a patient having a complex psychiatric history who required surgery for the removal of a ganglionic cyst in her foot. The differential diagnosis and treatment of psychogenic seizures is discussed.