Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are episodes of seizure-like symptoms that are not associated with epileptiform discharges on electroencephalogram (EEG). They can be remarkably difficult to distinguish from epileptic seizures: both may involve alterations in mental status and behavior, sensory or perceptual disturbances, as well as simple or complex motor patterns. Pictorial expressions of PNES have always attracted attention from the lay public and medical practitioners alike, by showing the rich variety of semiologies seen in the condition and its differences with epileptic seizures. In this article, we present two new contemporary artistic descriptions by the Canadian artist Iris Hauser about PNES. The depictions highlight key signs seen in PNES such as "eyes closed during events", "the hyperextension of the back and limbs", and the "claw-like finger posturing". We believe that the drawings can provide a valuable educational component in the initial assessment of patients suspected of having PNES as a training tool to identify and refer patients for more advanced testing.

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艺术和心因性非癫痫发作

心因性非癫痫发作 (PNES) 是癫痫样症状的发作，与脑电图 (EEG) 上的癫痫样放电无关。它们可能非常难以与癫痫发作区分开来：两者都可能涉及精神状态和行为的改变、感觉或知觉障碍，以及简单或复杂的运动模式。PNES 的图像表达一直受到普通公众和医疗从业者的关注，通过展示在病情中看到的丰富多样的符号学及其与癫痫发作的差异。在这篇文章中，我们展示了加拿大艺术家 Iris Hauser 关于 PNES 的两个新的当代艺术描述。这些描述突出了在 PNES 中看到的关键标志，例如“在事件中闭上眼睛”、“