Diagnosis neglected for 16 years：A report of a misdiagnosed of adult ab-dominal epilepsy and review of the literatures
- VernacularTitle:1例误诊长达16年成人腹型癫痫报道兼文献复习
- Author:
Jing CHEN
1
;
Guoxiong LI
;
Jinlong FU
Author Information
1. 杭州师范大学附属医院消化内科
- Keywords:
Adult;
Abdominal epilepsy;
Misdiagnosis;
EEG
- From:
China Modern Doctor
2014;(23):100-102
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To avoid misdiagnosis of adult abdominal epilepsy. Methods Analyzed the clinical data of a misdiagnosed adult patient with 16 years of abdominal epilepsy, also reviewed the related literatures. Results Both adult abdominal epilepsy and the misdiagnosis of it for 16 years were very rare. Differential diagnosis of it should be used to distinguish with a variety of diseases. Conclusion It is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of the disease that exam-ining patient with electroencephalogram (EEG) at the onset of abdominal pain and thinking carefully with detailed and comprehensive analysis. Once the diagnosis is definite, antiepileptic therapy should be applied.
