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Convulsive episode with leftward eye deviation, tonic contracture of left side. Postictally, eyes deviate to right w/ hemiparesis of left side

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The clinical presentation described in the question is consistent with a seizure disorder known as epilepsy.

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The clinical presentation described in the question is consistent with a seizure disorder known as epilepsy. The convulsive episode with leftward eye deviation, tonic contracture of the left side, and subsequent postictal symptoms are characteristic of a seizure. Seizures can cause temporary changes in motor control and sensory perception, and can be caused by various factors including neurological conditions, head injuries, infections, and genetic disorders.

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