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Spreading of the epileptiform (seizure)discharge during complex partial seizures can result in secondary generalization(which means a partial seizure may spread within the brain-a process known as secondary generalization )with a tonic-clonic convulsion(generalized seizures).

so yes,complex partial seizures can become generalized.

The mechanism of how this happens is not fully understood in medicine but there are various explanations !!!

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