Focal epilepsy with abdomenal pain
https://doi.org/10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-214-6-180-184
Abstract
The purpose of the article is to draw the attention of gastroenterologists to the need for a more thorough diff erential diagnosis in patients with atypical paroxysmal abdominal pain.
A clinical case of a patient with an abdominal variant of focal epilepsy is illustrated. Attention is focused on the diagnostic criteria of the disease, the importance of conducting an electroencephalographic study and consulting a neurologist for paroxysmal abdominal pain, which will allow timely diagnosis and treatment.
About the Authors
N. V. SelyaninaRussian Federation
Natalia V. Selyanina, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Neurology and Medical Genetics
Researcher ID: Y-4007–2018; SPIN: 9379–1027
26 Petropavlovsk str., Perm, 614990
M. A. Danilova
Russian Federation
Marina A. Danilova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology and Medical Genetics
26 Petropavlovsk str., Perm, 614990
Yu. V. Karakulova
Russian Federation
Yulia V. Karakulova, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Neurology and Medical Genetics
Researcher ID: D-2553–2018; SPIN: 5066–6556
26 Petropavlovsk str., Perm, 614990
A. G. Malov
Russian Federation
Alexander G. Malov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology and Medical Genetics
SPIN: 5679–2600
26 Petropavlovsk str., Perm, 614990
L. N. Brezhneva
Russian Federation
Lyubov N. Brezhneva, neurologist,
43 Kuibyshev Str., Perm, 614000
E. A. Shilyaeva
Russian Federation
Elena A. Shilyaeva, Ph.D., neurologist
43 Kuibyshev Str., Perm, 614000
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Review
For citations:
Selyanina N.V., Danilova M.A., Karakulova Yu.V., Malov A.G., Brezhneva L.N., Shilyaeva E.A. Focal epilepsy with abdomenal pain. Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology. 2023;(6):180-184. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-214-6-180-184