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Partial seizures (also called focal seizures^[1] and localized seizures) are seizures which affect only a part of the brain^[2] at onset, ^[3] 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.

Partial seizures are common in temporal lobe epilepsy.

See also

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

References

External links

• University of Maryland Medical Center