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Complex Partial Seizure Patient Ams Results Abnormal Discharges

Front What is a complex partial seizure?
Back In this, the patient has an AMS. This results from abnormal discharges from the temporal lobe of the brain. Other characteristics may be lip smacking, eye blinking, isolated convulsions. Unpleasant smells, visual halluncinations, uncontrollable fear, repetitive physical behavior are also possible.

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