Mr. A.H., age 44, had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure unexpectedly at work. He had no history of seizures, trauma, infection, or other illness. Investigation revealed a tumor in the right parietal...

Mr. A.H., age 44, had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure unexpectedly at work. He had no history of seizures, trauma, infection, or other illness. Investigation revealed a tumor in the right parietal lobe. This was removed surgically, although the diffuse nature of the malignant mass prevented its complete elimination. Follow-up radiation treatment was recommended.

1. Describe briefly several diagnostic tests that would be of value in this case.

2. Explain the basis of this seizure activity, and describe how it might be controlled.

3. Describe each stage, in sequence, of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure