Chapter 3

Aetiology of Epilepsy

Simon D. Shorvon MA, MB, BChir, MD, FRCP

Simon D. Shorvon MA, MB, BChir, MD, FRCP

Professor in Clinical Neurology Consultant Neurologist

UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom

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First published: 22 July 2009
Citations: 3

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Epilepsy as a result of genetic or developmental causes

  • Epilepsy as a result of an acquired disorder

  • Seizure precipitants

  • The reflex epilepsies

  • Acute symptomatic seizures

  • Acknowledgement

  • References

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