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Concussive convulsion
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A Concussive convulsion is a convulsion that occurs after a concussion, the mildest type of traumatic brain injury. or immed after any tbi??? cc's are not not really epileptic in nature[1] and are not to be confused with post-traumatic epilepsy, which is a symptom of more serious injury.[2] During a concussive convulsion, the patient displays tonic and clonic movements.(from mesh)

Concussive convulsions occur within seconds of an impact.[3] They are thought to result from temporary loss of brain function rather than from structural damage to the brain and are usually associated with a good outcome.[4]

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[edit] Frequency

Concussive convulsions occur in one in about seventy concussions.[2]

[edit] Features

Concussive convulsions have a similar presentation to concussive syncope.[1]

[edit] Prognosis

Prognosis is usually good.[4] Concussive convulsions do not need to be treated.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Iudice A, Murri L (2000). "Pharmacological Prophylaxis of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy". Drugs 59 (5): 1091–1019. PMID 10852641. 
  2. ^ a b McCrory PR, Berkovic SF (1998). "Concussive Convulsions. Incidence in Sport and Treatment Recommendations". Sports Medicine 25 (2): 131–136. PMID 9519401. 
  3. ^ Gupta A, Wyllie E Lachhwani DK (2006). The Treatment of Epilepsy: Principles & Practice. Hagerstwon, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 521-524. ISBN 0-7817-4995-6. 
  4. ^ a b Perron AD, Brady WJ, Huff JS (2001). "Concussive Convulsions: Emergency Department Assessment and Management of a Frequently Misunderstood Entity". Academic Emergency Medicine 8 (3): 296–298. PMID 11229957. 

Category:Medical signs Category:Neurotrauma

[edit] impact = immediate, or concussive????