A Case of Complex Partial Seizures Presenting as Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder

Table 1

Shows contrasting features of postictal psychosis and CPNSE.

Postictal Psychosis	CPNSE
Lucid interval 12 hrs – 6 days [11]	No lucid interval [11]
Lasts for 12 hours – less than 2 months. [12]	Lasts for few hours to months. [12]
Mental state characterised by delusions and hallucinations in clear consciousness [12, 13]	Hallucinations, mood symptoms and delusions with impaired consciousness [12, 13]
Episodes of psychosis often without confusion and delirium, following a cluster of seizures [12]	Major features are confusion, delirium and aggression [12]
No evidence of EEG changes [12]	Evidence of EEG changes [12]