Focal seizures

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Focal seizures Classification and external resources
ICD-10	G40.0-G40.2
ICD-9	345.4-345.5
MedlinePlus	000697
MeSH	D004828

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Focal seizures (also called partial seizures) are seizures which affect only a small part of the brain, and are split into two main categories; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures

A simple partial seizure will often be a precursor to a larger seizure such as a complex partial seizure, or a tonic-clonic seizure. When this is the case, the simple partial seizure is usually called an aura.

Focal seizures are common in temporal lobe epilepsy.

See also

• Temporal lobe epilepsy
• Simple partial seizure
• Complex partial seizure
• God helmet

External links

• University of Maryland Medical Center

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