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Epilepsy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of paroxysmal brain dysfunction due to a sudden, disorderly, and excessive neuronal discharge. Epilepsy classification systems are generally based upon: (1) clinical features of the seizure episodes (e.g., motor seizure), (2) etiology (e.g., post-traumatic), (3) anatomic site of seizure origin (e.g., frontal lobe seizure), (4) tendency to spread to other structures in the brain, and (5) temporal patterns (e.g., nocturnal epilepsy).,Created For = NAHSTE

Found in 4350 Collections and/or Records:

PR3.981, 1943

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Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.981
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to female ATS member from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 19 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; headaches; dizziness; and fainting. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943

PR3.983, 1943

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Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.983
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes and correspondence relating to male soldier from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 20 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: concussional head injury; post-traumatic epilepsy; vomiting; and headaches. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943

PR4.265, 1936

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.265
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and notes relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 57 at first examination in 1936. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; tremor of hand; dizziness; and vomiting. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1936

PR4.269, 1937

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.269
Scope and Contents

Notes and typed case summary relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 40 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: vasomotor instability; giddy attacks; epilepsy; and hemiplegia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937

PR4.294, 1938

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.294
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 16 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; unconsciousness; weakness in leg; and fit. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1938

PR4.303, 1936-1943

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.303
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 23 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; hysteria; headache; and abdominal pain. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1936-1943

PR4.318, 1939

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.318
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 15 at first examination in 1939. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; chest pain; nausea; and aortic stenosis. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1939

PR4.344, 1940

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.344
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and notes relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 50 at first examination in 1940. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; jargon aphasia; haematemesis; and unconsciousness. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1940

PR4.363, 1933

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.363
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and notes relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 28 at first examination in 1933. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; abnormal behaviour; depression; and suicidal tendencies. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1933

PR4.364, 1933

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.364
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and notes relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 2 at first examination in 1933. Conditions mentioned include: epilepsy; weight loss; congenital amentia; and facial weakness. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1933