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Maggu G, Dhamija S, Chaudhury S, Rohatgi S, Saldanha D, Jain S. Behavioral presentations of focal onset seizures: A case series. Ind Psychiatry J 2021; 30:S204-S209. [PMID: 34908691 PMCID: PMC8611604 DOI: 10.4103/0972-6748.328869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Seizures can have varied presentations and may have different etiological factors. A multidisciplinary approach should be used to treat them. It becomes difficult to diagnose seizures if they have an atypical presentation, particularly so when they manifest as behavioral disturbances. This case series demonstrates four cases with different psychiatric and behavioral manifestations of seizures where the diagnosis had to be done in a multi-disciplinary approach. Two of the cases highlight the fact that in the light of normal investigations, paying attention to detailed history is of prime importance.
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- Gaurav Maggu
- Department of Psychiatry, NTR University, Vijaywada, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Couteau X. ['Anti- fugue' plant device, an innovative concept in gerontology]. Soins Gerontol 2021; 26:35-37. [PMID: 34462110 DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2021.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Plant features represent a modality of outdoor architecture that can be integrated into a project to take into account the particularities of patients and residents, and in particular those with cognitive disorders and risks of running away. The concept of a "plant-based security system" is an innovative and transposable prevention approach that reconciles the constitutional right to freedom of movement and security. A living concept illustrated by the Seilleraye EHPAD in Carquefou.
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- Xavier Couteau
- Établissement d'accueil de personnes âgées dépendantes La Seilleraye, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nantes, pôle de gérontologie clinique, impasse Seilleraye, 44470 Carquefou, France.
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Dissociative fugue is rare entity to encounter with possible differentials of epilepsy and malingering. It is one of the dissociative disorders rarely seen in clinical practice more often because of the short lasting nature of this condition. This might also be because of organized travel of the individuals during the episodes and return to their families after the recovery from episodes. This is a case description of a patient who has experienced total three episodes of dissociative fugue. The patient has presented during the third episode and two prior episodes were diagnosed as fugue episodes retrospectively based on the history. Planned travel in this case by the patient to a distant location was prevented because of early diagnosis and constant vigilance till the recovery. As in this case, it may be more likely that persons with Dissociative fugue may develop similar episodes if they encounter exceptional perceived stress. However, such conclusions may require follow-up studies.
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- Hareesh Angothu
- Department of Psychiatry, Kakatiya Medical College, M.G.M. Hospital, Warangal, Telangana, India
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Dissociative fugue is a rarely reported diagnostic entity. It is one of the least understood and yet clinically one of the most fascinating disorders in Mental Health. Here, we describe a case of fugue in a 62-year-old housewife who was brought to our hospital with pockets of memory loss. This case illustrates the need for timely referrals, which could channelize valuable professional time and help avoid expensive and unnecessary investigations.
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- Anita Rajah
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala, India
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