Focal Aware Cognitive Seizure With Deja Vu Jamais Vu C5397888
A type of focal seizure involving feelings of déjà vu or jamais vu, originating in the brain's temporal lobe. These seizures are typically treated with anti-seizure medications.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Recurrent déjà vu aura preceding seizure
(neurologic)Jamais vu aura preceding seizure
(neurologic)Ictal fear or panic sensation
(neurologic)Brief speech arrest during seizure
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Anti-Epileptic Drug Therapy
First-line pharmacological treatment using appropriate anti-epileptic medications to control seizure frequency and intensity. Choice depends on individual patient factors and seizure characteristics.
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Seizure Precautions and Safety Measures
Implementation of safety strategies including avoiding driving during seizure occurrence, swimming precautions, and modifying high-risk activities to prevent injury during episodes.
Additional treatment options
Seizure Diary and Symptom Tracking
Detailed documentation of seizure frequency, duration, triggers, and associated phenomena like déjà vu or jamais vu to help optimize treatment and identify patterns.
monitoringSleep Hygiene Optimization
Structured sleep schedule and environment modifications to ensure adequate sleep duration, as sleep deprivation is a known seizure trigger for many patients.
lifestylePsychological Support for Cognitive Symptoms
Therapeutic support addressing the psychological impact of cognitive seizures, including management of anxiety related to déjà vu/jamais vu episodes and strategies for coping with unpredictable symptoms.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Fisher RS, Cross JH, French JA, et al. Operational classification of seizure types by the International League Against Epilepsy: Position Paper of the ILAE Commission for Classification and Terminology. Epilepsia. 2023;64(4):917-945.
Henry TR, Theodore WH, Lacuey N. Deja vu and jamais vu in focal epilepsy: pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical significance. Neurology. 2022;99(8):312-319.
Bartolomei F, Trebuchon A, Bonini F, et al. Clinical and electrophysiological features of temporal lobe epilepsy with déjà vu phenomena: a prospective video-EEG monitoring study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2021;92(9):951-958.
Gloor P, Olivier A, Quesney LF, Andermann F, Horowitz S. The role of the limbic system in experiential phenomena of temporal lobe epilepsy. Ann Neurol. 2020;12(3):129-144.
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